Lake Placid Neighborhood

Is Lake Placid, NY (Undercliff / Whiteface) a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe2

Medium10

Low4

Other10

0 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape0

Child involved0

Assault0

Other0

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, officers responded to a possible vehicle incident near an apartment on Old Military Road, after a caller reported that another vehicle was leaving the scene.	Old Military Rd, Saranac Lake, NY 12983	Traffic
Jul 8, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency was reported near Old Military Road. EMS unit 4691 responded and later Medic 4 returned to service indicating the call was handled.	Old Military Rd, Saranac Lake, NY 12983	Medical Emergency
Jul 4, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a supermarket parking lot in Lake Placid to check a dark-colored Volkswagen Jetta that reportedly had no license plate.	Saranac Ave, Lake Placid, NY 12946	Suspicious Activity
Jul 4, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, marine rescue crews respond by fire boat toward Spring Manor for a reported pontoon boat located roughly a quarter mile north of the manor near the bay shoreline. The vessel is described as a white pontoon boat with a tan canopy.	Franklin Ave, Saranac Lake, NY 12983	Marine Rescue
Jul 2, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers report providing traffic control for a possible motor vehicle crash near Carolyn Road in Lake Placid, New York.	Carolyn Rd, Lake Placid, NY 12946	Traffic
Jun 30, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to an ambulance call at an apartment on Riverside Drive. The caller reported the emergency by calling 911.	Riverside Dr, Saranac Lake, NY 12983	Medical Emergency
Jun 30, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to speak with a caller near Saranac Avenue in North Elba about a possible suspicious encounter with a man who reportedly emerged from nearby woods wearing army-style clothing.	Saranac Ave, Lake Placid, NY 12946	Suspicious Activity
Jun 27, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a possible suspicious 911 hang-up call near Lodge Way in North Elba, with only rustling noises heard in the background and no callback possible.	Lodge Way, Lake Placid, NY 12946	Suspicious Activity
Jun 25, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported hit-and-run in the parking area of a hospital in Saranac Lake involving a parked 2024 black Jeep Grand Cherokee. The vehicle was reportedly struck by an unknown vehicle, with no injuries and the caller not inside the Jeep at the time.	NY-86, Saranac Lake, NY 12983	Traffic
Jun 25, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible hit-and-run crash at the hospital in Saranac Lake involving a parked black Jeep sport utility vehicle near the helipad behind the facility. The other vehicle reportedly left the scene, and there are no reported injuries. A separate possible domestic dispute was also reported on Adams Church Street with a child present and no weapons mentioned.	NY-86, Saranac Lake, NY 12983	Traffic

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Median Home Price

$730,119

Average Rent

$1,706

Vacancy Rate

57.3%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Undercliff / Whiteface is a remote neighborhood in Lake Placid, NY, known for its mix of medium to large single-family homes and apartment complexes.

The area has a high vacancy rate of 57.3%, often due to seasonal occupancy, and a low child poverty rate, making it notable among U.S. neighborhoods.

RemoteHigh VacancySeasonal Housing

Quick Facts

Walk to Work Rate	27.1%

Housing market and real estate character

The housing stock in Undercliff / Whiteface consists mainly of medium to large single-family homes and apartment complexes, with a significant portion built between 1970 and 1999.

Seasonally Occupied Housing	52.6%
Housing Age (1970-1999)	Majority
Housing Type	Medium to large single-family homes and apartments

What buyers will notice right away

Many homes are vacant due to seasonal use, which may affect year-round occupancy.

Mix of medium to large homes and apartments offers varied options.

Families & Lifestyle

Undercliff / Whiteface is noted for its low child poverty rate and a retiree-friendly environment with a peaceful and quiet atmosphere.

Retiree Appeal — The neighborhood is peaceful and quiet, attracting educated seniors and other age groups.

Walkability — 27.1% of residents walk to work, one of the highest rates nationally.

Child Poverty Rate	0.0%
Retiree-Friendly Rank	Top 1% in NY

Demographics

Executive, Management & Professional Occupations	49.8%
Sales & Service Occupations	37.3%
Foreign Born	21.5%
Top Ancestries	["Irish (22.2%)","Yugoslav (17.5%)","English (10.0%)","Greek (8.8%)","Swedish (7.7%)"]
Top Languages	["English (70.7%)","Italian (7.0%)","Polish"]