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Long Lake is a town in Hamilton County.

The community was named for being the "longest, straightest and narrowest lake in the woods," with a length of 13 miles.

The latitude of Long Lake is 43.972N. The longitude is -74.421W.

It is in the Eastern Standard time zone. Elevation is 1,827 feet.

The population, at the time of the 2000 census, was 852.


INCOME SNAPSHOT
Median household income
Local
$29,583
National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census Bureau
For more census details and comparisons, see our Long Lake demographic reports
Former and merged names include:
· Gougeville
The Adirondack guide-boat was developed here

Noah John Rondeau, an erudite hermit who drew widespread media coverage in the 1940s, lived about 10 miles from here, on the Cold River.

Well-known residents have included:
· Vincent Price, actor (as a camp counselor)
Local festivals include:
  • Harvest Festival - Oct. 6, 2007
  • Winter Carnival - Jan. 13, 2007
Dates often change. Check Long Lake web sites and events links in the sections below.

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Sections below provide additional information and links about Long Lake demographics, travel and tourism, nearby airports, cemeteries, the Hamilton County economy, education, environment, genealogy, government, historic sites, libraries, maps, museums, newspapers and other media, nonprofit groups, real estate, recreation, religion, transportation, and weather in the 12812 ZIP code.

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Ancestry & family history

12% of Long Lake residents report German ancestry, and 15% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Long Lake ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Long Lake was $19,466, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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25% of Long Lake residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Long Lake festival dates:
  • Harvest Festival - Oct. 6, 2007
  • Winter Carnival - Jan. 13, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Median rent in Long Lake, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $400.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $894.


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Libraries in Long Lake include Long Lake Library ... View libraries

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Hamilton County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Long Lake political report.

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    The average commute time for Long Lake workers is 16 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

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    Long Lake, NY

    Pros: beautiful area; I really could go on forever.

    Cons: people with lots of money trying to make it very exclusive

    This is a good place to vacation, raise a family, etc.

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