Caroga Lake, Schenectady, NY
Caroga Lake — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Caroga Lake, Schenectady, New York. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the New York Department of State Division of Licensing Services licensing database.
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Caroga Lake Neighborhood Overview
Overview
Caroga Lake is a scenic hamlet and census-designated place within the town of Caroga in Fulton County, often associated with the broader Schenectady metro area. It is best known as a beloved four-season vacation destination centered around its namesake chain of lakes in the southern Adirondacks.
Housing & Real Estate
The housing market is a mix of year-round homes and seasonal vacation properties, including cabins and lakefront cottages. Reflecting its recreational character, the median home value is approximately $156,000, which is relatively affordable compared to many areas.
Schools & Education
Caroga Lake is served by the Wheelerville Union Free School District (K-6) and the broader Mayfield Central School District for older grades. These smaller, community-focused districts serve the rural towns across northern Fulton County.
Parks & Recreation
The primary attraction is the Caroga Lake chain itself, offering boating, fishing, and swimming in the summer. The area also provides access to extensive hiking, snowmobiling, and ATV trails in the nearby Adirondack Forest Preserve.
Local Dining & Shopping
Dining options are casual and seasonal, featuring classic family restaurants, pizzerias, and ice cream stands that cater to tourists and locals. Shopping is limited to small, essential services with a focus on outdoor recreation supplies and local crafts.
Who Lives Here
The community consists of a mix of year-round residents and part-time vacation homeowners. With a median household income around $69,087, it is a working-class and middle-income area where many residents are employed in trades, services, or commute to larger nearby towns.
Caroga Lake Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $160K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $55K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 96.5% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 3.5% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 12032 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Caroga Lake, Schenectady
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: New York Department of State Division of Licensing Services — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-18