West Sand Lake, New York

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Population in 2010: 2,660.
Population change since 2000: +9.1%
Males: 1,181  (44.4%)
Females: 1,479  (55.6%)
Median resident age:

43.1 years
New York median age:

40.0 years

Zip codes: 12196, 12198.

West Sand Lake Zip Code Map
Estimated median household income in 2022: $108,988 (it was $53,000 in 2000)
West Sand Lake:

$108,988
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $47,812 (it was $27,226 in 2000)

West Sand Lake CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $264,976 (it was $128,500 in 2000)
West Sand Lake:

$264,976
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $261,820; detached houses: $276,434; townhouses or other attached units: $265,307; in 2-unit structures: $183,863; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $134,506; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $370,413; mobile homes: $66,260

Median gross rent in 2022: $854.

March 2022 cost of living index in West Sand Lake: 104.3 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.7%
(4.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 16.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 33.3% for other race residents)

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According to our research of New York and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in West Sand Lake, New York as of May 10, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in West Sand Lake is 958 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: Italian (34.9%), German (19.1%), Polish (7.5%), Irish (7.4%), American (6.9%), English (4.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 520 feet

Land area: 4.74 square miles.

Population density: 561 people per square mile   (low).

West Sand Lake, New York map

16 residents are foreign born

This place:

0.5%
New York:

22.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $6,441 (2.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $4,731 (1.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Albany, NY (9.0 miles , pop. 95,658).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Bronx, NY (125.1 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Sand Lake, NY (1.5 miles ),
Averill Park, NY (1.6 miles ),
North Greenbush, NY (1.8 miles ),
Wynantskill, NY (2.0 miles ),
Poestenkill, NY (2.0 miles ),
East Greenbush, NY (2.5 miles ),
Hampton Manor, NY (2.5 miles ),
Rensselaer, NY (2.6 miles )

Latitude: 42.64 N, Longitude: 73.61 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 518

Distribution of median household income in West Sand Lake, NY in 2022
Distribution of house value in West Sand Lake, NY in 2022
West Sand Lake satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.7%
New York:

4.4%
Most common industries in West Sand Lake, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (13.5%)
  • Public administration (12.2%)
  • Educational services (11.8%)
  • Construction (5.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (12.5%)
  • Construction (10.2%)
  • Health care (6.7%)
  • Educational services (6.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.8%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (3.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (20.3%)
  • Educational services (17.4%)
  • Public administration (11.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.5%)
  • U. S. Postal service (4.8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (3.6%)
Most common occupations in West Sand Lake, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.3%)
  • Cashiers (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.5%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (4.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Carpenters (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.1%)

Average climate in West Sand Lake, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

West Sand Lake, New York average temperatures West Sand Lake, New York average precipitation West Sand Lake, New York humidity West Sand Lake, New York wind speed West Sand Lake, New York snowfall West Sand Lake, New York sunshine West Sand Lake, New York clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 89.6. This is worse than average.

City:

89.6
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2019 was 0.199. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 7.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.199
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2021 was 0.213. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 6.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.213
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 32.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 9.46. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.46
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

West Sand Lake-area historical tornado activity is above New York state average. It is 37% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/28/1973, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.2 miles away from the West Sand Lake place center killed 4 people and injured 36 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 7/10/1989, a category F4 tornado 28.3 miles away from the place center injured 20 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

West Sand Lake-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 68% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 97.8 miles away from West Sand Lake center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 129.3 miles away from West Sand Lake center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 127.6 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 117.4 miles away from West Sand Lake center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 162.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/17/1991 at 08:53:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 54.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Rensselaer County (24) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 9

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 7, Floods: 5, Hurricanes: 5, Winter Storms: 4, Blizzards: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Chemical Waste: 1, Power Outage: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
West Sand Lake topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near West Sand Lake:

  • COMMUNITY HOSPICE, INC, THE (Hospital, about 5 miles away; RENSSELAER, NY)
  • ROSEWOOD REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; RENSSELAER, NY)
  • EVERGREEN COMMONS (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; EAST GREENBUSH, NY)
  • VAN RENSSELAER MANOR (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; TROY, NY)
  • THE SPRINGS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTRE (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; TROY, NY)
  • LIVING RESOURCES CORPORATION, INC (Hospital, about 7 miles away; RENSSELAER, NY)
  • EDDY VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION CHHA (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; TROY, NY)

Amtrak station near West Sand Lake:

  • 7 miles: ALBANY-RENSSELAER (RENSSELAER, 555 EAST ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, ATM, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to West Sand Lake:

  • Hudson Valley Community College (about 6 miles; Troy, NY; Full-time enrollment: 9,346)
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (about 7 miles; Troy, NY; FT enrollment: 6,940)
  • The Sage Colleges (about 8 miles; Troy, NY; FT enrollment: 2,499)
  • Siena College (about 10 miles; Loudonville, NY; FT enrollment: 3,153)
  • The College of Saint Rose (about 10 miles; Albany, NY; FT enrollment: 4,085)
  • SUNY at Albany (about 12 miles; Albany, NY; FT enrollment: 15,490)
  • Excelsior College (about 14 miles; Albany, NY; FT enrollment: 4,723)

Public elementary/middle school in West Sand Lake:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: West Sand Lake Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in West Sand Lake include: Trinity Lutheran Church (A), First Bible Baptist Church (B), Salem United Methodist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Elmwood Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lake: Racquet Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Our Favorite Place Zoo (Petting Zoos; 478 Old Best Road).

Rensselaer County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in West Sand Lake and their reported violations in the past:

HANAFORD BROTHER (WSL) (Population served: 218, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - Between JUL-2005 and SEP-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (AUG-02-2005), St Site Visit (enforcement) (AUG-02-2005), St Compliance achieved (AUG-02-2005), St Boil Water Order (AUG-02-2005), St Public Notif issued (AUG-02-2005)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation

Drinking water stations with addresses in West Sand Lake that have no violations reported:

  • RITE AID # 1833 (Population served: 250, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This place:

2.6 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

74.9%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

8.1%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households
7 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

Banks with branches in West Sand Lake (2011 data):

  • KeyBank National Association: West Sand Lake Branch at 3707 Ny Route 43, branch established on 1998/06/01. Info updated 2008/03/03: Bank assets: $86,198.8 mil, Deposits: $64,214.8 mil, headquarters in Cleveland, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1067 total offices, Holding Company: Keycorp
  • TrustCo Bank: West Sand Lake Branch at 3707 New York Route 43, branch established on 1997/06/19. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $4,250.1 mil, Deposits: $3,736.0 mil, headquarters in Glenville, NY, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 135 total offices

For population 15 years and over in West Sand Lake:

Marital status in West Sand Lake, NY
  • Never married: 19.6%
  • Now married: 61.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.2%
  • Divorced: 13.1%

For population 25 years and over in West Sand Lake:

  • High school or higher: 94.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 37.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.5%
  • Unemployed: 1.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.2
New York average:

13.9

Means of transportation to work in 2022 - West Sand Lake
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for West Sand Lake, NY (based on Rensselaer County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic44,75621
Mainline Protestant12,86770
Evangelical Protestant3,42437
Black Protestant8823
Other84712
Orthodox7403
None95,913-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 32
This county:

2.07 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 13
Rensselaer County:

0.84 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 55
This county:

3.55 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 94
Here:

6.07 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Rensselaer County:

7.4%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

26.7%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

15.4%
New York:

15.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
West Sand Lake:

62.7%
New York:

50.1%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
West Sand Lake:

65.8%
State:

48.1%

Average BMI:
West Sand Lake:

27.6
New York:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
West Sand Lake:

13.1%
New York:

20.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
West Sand Lake:

30.7%
New York:

33.4%

General health condition:
Here:

69.0%
State:

56.5%

Average condition of hearing:
West Sand Lake:

81.4%
New York:

80.2%

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Businesses in West Sand Lake, NY
NameCountNameCount
Curves1Subway1
Rite Aid1U-Haul1

Strongest AM radio stations in West Sand Lake:

  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WROW (590 AM; 5 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTMM (1300 AM; 5 kW; RENSSELAER, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF MANSFIELD, INC.)
  • WDDY (1460 AM; 5 kW; ALBANY, NY)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WOFX (980 AM; 5 kW; TROY, NY)
  • WABY (1160 AM; 5 kW; MECHANICVILLE, NY; Owner: ANASTOS MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WUHN (1110 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PITTSFIELD, MA; Owner: WEINER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WHAZ (1330 AM; 1 kW; TROY, NY; Owner: CAPITAL MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WAMC (1400 AM; 1 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)

Strongest FM radio stations in West Sand Lake:

  • WHRL (103.1 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZEC (97.5 FM; HOOSICK FALLS, NY; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)
  • WRPI (91.5 FM; TROY, NY; Owner: RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE)
  • WAMC-FM (90.3 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WAJZ (96.3 FM; VOORHEESVILLE, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WYJB (95.5 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZMR (104.9 FM; ALTAMONT, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGNA-FM (107.7 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF MANSFIELD, INC.)
  • WRVE (99.5 FM; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMHT-FM (89.1 FM; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • WPYX (106.5 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WEQX (102.7 FM; MANCHESTER, VT; Owner: NORTHSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WVCR-FM (88.3 FM; LOUDONVILLE, NY; Owner: SIENA COLLEGE)
  • WFLY (92.3 FM; TROY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJAN (95.1 FM; SUNDERLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHVP (91.1 FM; HUDSON, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WQBK-FM (103.9 FM; RENSSELAER, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF MANSFIELD, INC.)
  • WVAY (100.7 FM; WILMINGTON, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WRCZ (94.5 FM; RAVENA, NY; Owner: DOT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBEC-FM (105.5 FM; PITTSFIELD, MA; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around West Sand Lake:

  • WRGB (Channel 6; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: FREEDOM BROADCASTING OF NEW YORK, INC)
  • WNYT (Channel 13; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WNYT-TV, LLC)
  • WTEN (Channel 10; ALBANY, NY; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF ALBANY, INC.)
  • WMHT (Channel 17; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • WEWB-TV (Channel 45; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: WEWB, L.L.C.)
  • WNGN-LP (Channel 26; TROY, NY; Owner: BRIAN A. LARSON)
  • WXXA-TV (Channel 23; ALBANY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WYPX (Channel 55; AMSTERDAM, NY; Owner: PAXSON ALBANY LICENSE, INC.)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED4$173,7106$201,82225$175,4562$61,4350$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$01$98,7702$239,9100$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$01$99,5607$196,5003$34,7330$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$01$111,6105$141,4820$01$54,020
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$01$193,0400$00$0

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0522.02

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$342,5201$217,930
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$01$162,850
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0522.02

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in West Sand Lake, NY
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in West Sand Lake, NY - Value

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 30. The highest number of fires - 63 took place in 2009, and the least - 0 in 2003. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in West Sand Lake, NY When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (57.6%), and Outside Fires (30.6%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in West Sand Lake, NY
    • 29257.6%Structure Fires
    • 15530.6%Outside Fires
    • 377.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 234.5%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for West Sand Lake, NY
Most common first names in West Sand Lake, NY among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John2174.7 years
George1380.3 years
Edward1369.5 years
Charles1272.1 years
Mary1277.1 years
William976.6 years
James972.9 years
Anna981.2 years
Robert971.9 years
Helen889.1 years
Most common last names in West Sand Lake, NY among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Brown679.0 years
Hastings482.7 years
Foster486.3 years
Chamberlin475.8 years
Fasoldt457.2 years
Moran476.2 years
Sullivan483.8 years
Smauder482.5 years
Williams474.0 years
Hall374.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in West Sand Lake, NY
  • 45.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 31.3%Utility gas
  • 14.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.5%Wood
  • 1.0%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in West Sand Lake, NY
  • 38.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 36.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 25.8%Utility gas


West Sand Lake compared to New York state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.

West Sand Lake on our top lists:

  • #47 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Armenia (population 500+)"
  • #76 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Sulfur Oxides Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #95 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating from foreign countries between 2010 and 2011"
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Total of 29 patent applications in 2008-2024.