Lake Placid 68 Good
Lake Placid Livability #503 ranked city in New York#9,103 ranked city in the USARanks better than 68% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Lake Placid

PROS
  • Amenities

    Within the vicinity, you'll find a wealth of amenities, from restaurants and coffee shops to grocery stores and local shops, all easily accessible on foot.

  • Crime

    This area is characterized by a crime rate, per 100,000 individuals, that falls well below the national average, indicating its potential as a very safe place to live.

CONS
  • Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

  • Cost Of Living

    Residents of this area contend with a high cost of living, resulting in increased expenditures for everyday goods and services, housing, utilities and health care.

  • Health & Safety

    Factors like poor air quality and the absence of essential health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and pharmacies could have played a role in the low score in this category.

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      Lake Placid transportation information

      Statistic Lake Placid New York National
      Average one way commute11min33min26min
      Workers who drive to work53.6%53.0%76.4%
      Workers who carpool5.5%6.7%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.5%28.0%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle7.0%0.7%0.6%
      Workers who walk20.5%6.3%2.8%
      Working from home12.9%4.0%4.6%
      Source: The Lake Placid, NY data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).