Keuka Park, NY

Is Keuka Park, NY a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe6

Medium9

Low2

Other8

1 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape0

Child involved0

Assault0

Other1

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 12, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported boat sinking at a dock near West Lake Road in the Town of Pulteney.	W Lake Rd, Hammondsport, NY 14840	Medical Emergency
Jul 10, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to Keuka Lake State Park near the lakeside pavilion for a reported disturbance. Park police reported a dog off leash that allegedly tried to attack another person, and the involved parties were arguing about the incident.	Keuka Lake State Park, 3560 Pepper Rd, Keuka Park, NY 14478	Disturbance
Jul 10, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews from Hammondsport and mutual aid units responded to a reported carbon monoxide detector activation at a distillery on Middle Road east of Pulteney. Responders later indicated that law enforcement assistance was not needed and the situation appeared to be under control.	Middle Rd, Hammondsport, NY 14840	Fire
Jul 10, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a reported carbon monoxide alarm with a positive reading at a distillery near Middle Road in the Town of Pulteney. Crews were asked to stage because a caller or personnel on scene were reportedly irate, and mutual aid was requested from Hammondsport Fire with a gas detector. No illnesses were reported.	Middle Rd, Hammondsport, NY 14840	Fire
Jul 8, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, unit 238 responded to a possible noise complaint near the 5600 block of West Bluff Drive in Keuka Park after a caller reported the issue from a nearby location on the same street.	W Bluff Dr, Keuka Park, NY 14478	Disturbance
Jul 8, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received several open (number withheld) calls from near the (number withheld) block of West Bluff Drive, possibly involving a boat moving slowly south, and a unit was sent to check the area for a potential distress situation.	W Bluff Dr, Keuka Park, NY 14478	Suspicious Activity
Jul 4, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a vehicle contact involving a boat trailer near a state park and reported the trailer’s registration information.	Keuka Lake State Park, 3560 Pepper Rd, Keuka Park, NY 14478	Suspicious Activity
Jul 2, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a disabled white and blue boat with no power near the sandbar by Keuka Lake State Park. Boating units were sent to check the situation.	Keuka Lake State Park, 3560 Pepper Rd, Keuka Park, NY 14478	Other Non-Crime Event
Jun 30, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible fire alarm activation at a residence near West Lake Road between Holiday Harbor and the Steuben County line, after multiple smoke detector alarms were reported and the owner could not be reached. Some units proceeded toward the scene while others remained at their stations.	W Lake Rd, Branchport, NY 14418	Fire
Jun 30, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm activation at a residence on West Lake Road near Holiday Harbor Road. Multiple alarms were received, and smoke was reported in a southeast guest bedroom.	W Lake Rd, Branchport, NY 14418	Fire

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Vacancy Rate

40.5%

College Educated Adults

67.7%

Vacancy Rate

40.5%

Nearby neighborhoods

Keuka Park Overview

Keuka Park is a very small town in New York with a population of 1,130. It ranks 733rd in size within the state.

The neighborhood has a highly educated population, with 67.7% of adults holding a 4-year or graduate degree, well above the national average of 21.8%.

Vacancy is notably high at 40.5%, exceeding 97.8% of U.S. neighborhoods, which may reflect seasonal occupancy or market conditions.

Small TownHighly EducatedHigh Vacancy

Housing market and real estate character

Keuka Park’s housing market features a high vacancy rate, which is common in resort or second-home areas but can also indicate market softness.

Owner Occupied Rate
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What buyers will notice right away

The 40.5% vacancy rate suggests many homes may be seasonally occupied or unoccupied for parts of the year.

Families & Lifestyle

Keuka Park has a diverse population with a strong presence of college students and retirees, contributing to a unique community character.

Artist Community — Keuka Park has more artists, designers, and media workers than 90% of U.S. communities, shaping its cultural character.

College Enrollment	21.5%
Retiree-Friendly Rank	Top 2.7% in NY

Demographics

College Educated Adults	67.7%
Per Capita Income	$19,554
Child Poverty Rate	32.5%
Top Languages	["English (88.8%)","German/Yiddish (9.7%)","Polish"]
Top Ancestries	["German (19.5%)","English (13.8%)","Irish (11.9%)","Italian (6.6%)","Swiss (4.0%)"]