The Town FilesGreenwood Lake, New York
Village in Orange County · population 2,994 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $340,100
- Household income
- $72,902
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 35 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 42.7
Greenwood Lake is a village of 2,994 people in Orange County, New York. The median home is worth $340,100, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks more of a college town than 90% of New York towns, better for families than 89% of New York towns, better for cycling than 87% of New York towns.
How Greenwood Lake ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Greenwood Lake is worth $340,100, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 4.7 times the median household income of $72,902, which is more affordable than 14% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,385 a month. 68.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Greenwood Lake | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $340,100 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,385 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $72,902 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 68.1% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1951 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.0% | — |
Who lives in Greenwood Lake
| People | Greenwood Lake | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.7 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.6% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 15.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.9% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.0% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 5.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 24.3% | — |
| Work from home | 29.4% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 35.8 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.4% | 91.1% |
Weather in Greenwood Lake
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 19.9°F. About 48.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 35.4 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 121 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greenwood Lake since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an F1, struck on September 11, 1997 about 7.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 9 deaths and 19 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 11, 1997.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 19, 2002.
Severe weather in Orange County since 1996
Orange County has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| November 15, 2024 | Fire | FM-5547: Jennings Creek Fire |
| July 22, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4723: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
Jobs and pay in Orange County
Orange County had 155,524 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,619 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Greenwood Lake itself the ACS puts it at 7.8%.
Public schools in Greenwood Lake
1 public school with 191 students, about 11.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREENWOOD LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-3 | 191 | 11.9 |
Towns near Greenwood Lake
- Warwick, NY4.2 mi · 6,652 people · home $438,100
- Warwick, NY4.7 mi · 32,027 people · home $458,800
- Upper Greenwood Lake, NJ5.3 mi · 3,687 people · home $376,700
- Sloatsburg, NY6.5 mi · 3,036 people · home $430,800
- Walton Park, NY7.2 mi · 3,907 people · home $466,900
- Monroe, NY7.5 mi · 21,387 people · home $462,100
- Chester, NY7.6 mi · 12,646 people · home $435,000
- Ringwood, NJ8.1 mi · 11,735 people · home $449,800
Greenwood Lake questions
Is Greenwood Lake, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Greenwood Lake scores better for retirees than 22% of New York towns and quieter than 26%. 21.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.7).
How much does a house cost in Greenwood Lake?
The median owner-occupied home in Greenwood Lake is valued at $340,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,902, so homes cost about 4.7 times income. Median rent is $1,385 a month.
What is the weather like in Greenwood Lake?
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 19.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.2 inches of precipitation a year and 35.4 inches of snow.
Does Greenwood Lake get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greenwood Lake since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on September 11, 1997. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)