Economy & Jobs — Lake Placid, New York
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $41,612 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$56,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $49,018 |
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| Poverty Rate | 9.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,170 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Arts Food | 29.0% |
| Education Healthcare | 17.7% |
| Finance Insurance | 14.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 63 |
| Hotels Motels | 54 |
| Fast Food | 32 |
| Law Offices | 22 |
| Commercial Banks | 19 |
| Gas Stations | 18 |
| Child Day Care | 18 |
| Grocery Stores | 13 |
| Real Estate Offices | 13 |
| Insurance Agencies | 13 |
| Physician Offices | 13 |
| Liquor Stores | 12 |
| Coffee Shops | 12 |
| General Merchandise | 10 |
| Bars | 10 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
