Hamilton County

If you are looking for dense forests, stunningly breathtaking high peaks, pristine lakes, and privacy, this might be the perfect place for you! Completely situated within the Adirondack Park, the land's population density (number of people per square mile) of this region is the lowest here than any other area east of the Mississippi River. The majority of the county is made up of public parkland, which is owned by New York State. This county is 1.5 times the size of Rhode Island and encompasses approximately 1,800 square miles.

According to bestneighborhood.org, in 2023 the median home prices were $183,407 compared to the national average of $318,879.

Notable lakes include: Blue Mountain Lake, Indian Lake, Long Lake, Raquette Lake

Municipalities consist of: Arietta, Benson, Hope, Indian Lake, Inlet, Lake Pleasant, Long Lake, Village of Speculator, Morehouse, Piseco and Wells