Albany metro, NY relocation guide
Moving to Sand Lake, NY
$490,000Median listing price
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About Sand Lake
Sand Lake is a town in central Rensselaer County built around several small lakes — Glass, Crooked, and Burden Lakes — with the hamlet of Averill Park as its commercial center. It is a popular lake-community suburb in the Averill Park school district, mixing waterfront homes, subdivisions, and rural land.
Home prices in Sand Lake
The median listing price in Sand Lake is $490,000.
Top places in Sand Lake
- Glass Lake, Crooked Lake, and Burden Lake — the town's lake communities.
- Averill Park hamlet center — shops and dining.
- Sand Lake Town Beach.
- Butler Park and town recreation areas.
- Nearby: Poestenkill and North Greenbush.
- Nearby: the Rensselaer Plateau for hiking.
Commuting from Sand Lake
- Approximate drive to downtown Albany: ~25–30 minutes via NY-43 and NY-66 (approximate).
- No in-town public transit to Albany verified; the commute is car-dependent.
Sand Lake FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Sand Lake, NY?
The median listing price in Sand Lake is $490,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Sand Lake, NY?
Approximate drive to downtown Albany: ~25–30 minutes via NY-43 and NY-66 (approximate).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.