Ballston Lake is a somewhat small town located in the state of New York. With a population of 10,593 people and two associated neighborhoods, Ballston Lake is the 178th largest community in New York. Housing costs in Ballston Lake are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in New York.Unlike some towns, Ballston Lake isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Ballston Lake are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Ballston Lake is a town of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Ballston Lake who work in management occupations (16.39%), office and administrative support (10.18%), and architecture and engineering (9.59%). Also of interest is that Ballston Lake has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. A relatively large number of people in Ballston Lake telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 12.63% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Ballston Lake is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Ballston Lake’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. As is often the case in a small town, Ballston Lake doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.If knowledge is power, Ballston Lake is a pretty powerful place. 54.04% of the adults in Ballston Lake have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns. The per capita income in Ballston Lake in 2022 was $50,202, which is upper middle income relative to New York, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $200,808 for a family of four. Ballston Lake is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Ballston Lake home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Ballston Lake residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Ballston Lake include Irish, English, Italian, German, and Polish. The most common language spoken in Ballston Lake is English. Other important languages spoken here include Tagalog and Italian.
