Zip 12196 (West Sand Lake, NY) Economy


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12196 West Sand Lake, NY is a great place to live. It is situated in Rensselaer County and offers plenty of amenities for residents. The average two bedroom rent here is $1,170, which is significantly lower than the national average ($1,430). Not only that but it also has a grocery cost index of 105 (versus 100 in the US). This means that groceries will be more affordable when compared to other cities.
Local companies located in 12196 West Sand Lake include Select Strategies Inc., Wycoff Mattress Company and St John's Mobile Home Park. Popular attractions nearby include the Pine Bush Preserve, Grafton Lakes State Park and Hudson Valley Winery & Vineyard. There are also several good quality schools available such as Averill Park High School, Sand Lake Elementary School and Burden Primary School.

West Sand Lake (zip 12196) has an unemployment rate of 5.8%. The US average is 6.0%.

West Sand Lake (zip 12196) has seen the job market increase by 0.5% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 26.0%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for West Sand Lake (zip 12196)
- The Sales Tax Rate for West Sand Lake (zip 12196) is 8.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for West Sand Lake (zip 12196) is 6.5%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for West Sand Lake (zip 12196)
- The average income of a West Sand Lake (zip 12196) resident is $40,690 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a West Sand Lake (zip 12196) resident is $99,932 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyWest Sand Lake, New YorkUnited States
  5.86
  -3.6%-6.2%
  26.0%33.5%
  8.0%6.2%
  6.2%4.6%
  $43,009$37,638
  $99,932$69,021
  $109,875$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.0%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  4.9%6.8%
  8.8%10.0%
  0.8%2.5%
  9.5%11.0%
  12.6%4.8%
  0.0%0.8%
  0.2%1.9%
  12.4%4.7%
  0.0%1.9%
  6.7%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  8.1%4.2%
  4.6%9.3%
  17.4%14.0%
  0.0%2.1%
  1.4%7.0%
  1.4%4.8%
  11.2%4.7%
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