Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
23%
Ballston Lake
Ballston Lake, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,800
Population
15,993
Renter Mix
18% Rent
Serene living on the lake in Upstate New York
Wooded
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Secluded
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Rural
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Small Business
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Peaceful
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Nestled along the waterfront with its same name, Ballston Lake is a wooded reprieve from big-city living. This small, rural town features lakefront recreation, community parks, small businesses, and upscale apartments. Ballston Lake’s community is welcoming and supportive of local businesses like Lakeside Farms, offering made-to-order sandwiches, cider, and seasonal produce.
Ballston Lake sits about nine miles north of Schenectady, home to Union College, Rivers Casino & Resort, Proctors Theatre, and so much more. Residents can easily commute into this bustling metropolis for work or entertainment. Residents enjoy the peace and quiet of living in Upstate New York, along with the lakeside views and close-knit community that comes with Ballston Lake.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$102,027
Average: $130,011
Education
6,828
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,491
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ballston Lake has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
18%
Non-Renters
82%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
39%
Other Education
61%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Ballston Lake, NY is $1,800 for one bedroom, $1,556 for two bedrooms, and $2,475 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ballston Lake has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,800/month
897 Sq Ft
House
$3,930/month
1,368 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,340/month
1,417 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ballston Lake, NY is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
510 Students
Charlton Heights Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
498 Students
Francis L Stevens Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
468 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- miSci and Suits-Bueche Planetarium
- Saratoga Spa State Park
- Mabee Farm Historic Site
Military Bases
Airports
- Albany International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.