RANK #772 / 1001 NAT · #44 / 45 NY · POP 65,517
1YR FORECAST: +2.0%
5YR OUTLOOK: +15%
Lake George, a prominent resort village, anchors Warren County, New York, a region almost entirely encompassed by the Adirondack Park. Located in northeastern New York, the county is approximately an hour's drive north of Albany. Commuting within the county is primarily done by car, with an average commute time of 21.5 minutes, though public bus services are available in the greater Glens Falls area, including routes to Lake George. The community offers a blend of natural scenery with mountains and over 20 lakes, alongside cultural attractions like The Hyde Collection art museum in Glens Falls. Outdoor recreation is a significant draw, with opportunities for hiking, biking, swimming, fishing, and winter sports.
Life in Warren County appeals to both young professionals and retirees, with a majority of residents owning their homes. The county's economy is shaped by its natural beauty and a history of entrepreneurship, with tourism, healthcare, and manufacturing as key industries. The tourism sector, particularly around Lake George, supports a substantial number of jobs. While the county faces challenges like workforce shortages, there is a projected increase in local jobs. Economic development efforts focus on supporting existing companies and attracting new businesses, with an emphasis on sectors like medical manufacturing.
Warren County's data profile doesn't fit any single market profile cleanly — its housing, labor, and demographic signals pull in different directions (home prices +6.3% YoY, population -0.1%, wages +3.7%). About 414 U.S. counties show this kind of mixed-signal pattern.
See all 414 Idiosyncratic Markets counties →Overvalued relative to economy
Below-average climate & terrain
Prices detached from rents
Housing looks overvalued at 7.7x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
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Source: Homicide rates from CDC/NCHS vital-statistics mortality data — a multi-year average that stabilizes counts in smaller counties — compiled in the County Health Rankings 2025 release. Rates per 100,000 population; U.S. average ≈ 6.5. Grade reflects homicide rate relative to the national average. Learn more →
See where Warren County stands nationally: safest large counties in America · highest homicide-rate counties.
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AWS Data Center Campus (Vicksburg, MS)
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Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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At 22/100, Warren County faces headwinds that place it in the lower third of the 1001 counties we track. Median income of $78,442 combined with job growth of -0.1% suggests the local economy is struggling to keep pace with national trends.
Housing in Warren County is roughly in line with national affordability norms. The median home costs $267,400 and the income-to-home-value ratio sits at 0.29, with rents averaging $1,105/month. Not a bargain, but not a stretch for most local earners either.
Population and employment in Warren County are both close to flat — population -0.1% YoY and jobs -0.1%. Home values shifted +6.3% over the past 12 months. A steady-state county, neither expanding quickly nor shrinking.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 3.68% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Warren County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.
Home values climbed +6.3% year-over-year, which is a solid pace of appreciation. The median home in Warren County is now valued at $267,400. That kind of growth typically reflects sustained demand rather than speculative frenzy.