Ratings
Local residents have positive feedback regarding the convenience of amenities, parks, public transit, the friendliness of neighbors, the strong sense of community, and the overall safety of the area.
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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| Statistic | Lake George | New York | National |
| Average one way commute | 17min | 33min | 26min |
| Workers who drive to work | 65.3% | 53.0% | 76.4% |
| Workers who carpool | 10.0% | 6.7% | 9.3% |
| Workers who take public transit | 0.0% | 28.0% | 5.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Workers who walk | 17.5% | 6.3% | 2.8% |
| Working from home | 7.2% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
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