West Sand Lake, New York
West Sand Lake is a community of 3,479 people in Rensselaer County, New York.
Why visit West Sand Lake
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 15 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Smauder Hill, Albert R. Fox House and Craver Farmstead.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in West Sand Lake
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About West Sand Lake
West Sand Lake is a hamlet and census-designated place within the town of Sand Lake in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 2,616 people in 2020. The community is located in the northwestern corner of the town of Sand Lake.
From the Wikipedia article West Sand Lake, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks5
Albert R. Fox House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Sand Lake, New York
Craver Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
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John Carner Jr. House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
West Sand Lake Firehouse
Monument and historic site · 0.7 mi
3695 State Highway 43, West Sand Lake
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes15
Lakeview on Crystal Lake
Restaurant · 2.1 mi
4 Old State Highway 66, Averill Park
Mo-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.8 mi
4350 State Highway 150, West Sand Lake
Mo-Th 08:00-21:00; Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 08:00-20:00
A J's Pizzeria
Fast food · Pizza · 0.6 mi
3563 State Highway 43, West Sand Lake
Averill Park House of Pizza
Fast food · Pizza · 2.0 mi
3039 State Highway 43, Averill Park
3 more on the map.
History
The hamlet was originally named Ulinesville or Uline's Corners, after Bernhard Uhlein, who leased
The hamlet was renamed West Sand Lake in 1838. Uline also operated the first tavern in the
The Troy and New England Railway had trolly stops in West Sand Lake.
From the History section of West Sand Lake, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship8
Sand Lake Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Catholic Community of Saint Henry
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.9 mi
36 Old State Highway 66, Averill Park
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.8 mi
8876 State Highway 66, Averill Park
Trinity Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 0.9 mi
4363 West Sand Lake Road, West Sand Lake
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare2
Map of West Sand Lake
48 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 17°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 18°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 26°F | 2.9 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 59°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 4.6 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.9 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 54°F | 3.8 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 4.2 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 33°F | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 25°F | 3.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Troy L&D Hcn (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Rensselaer County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-07-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Albany International Airport (ALB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- Averill Park 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- East Greenbush 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Rensselaer 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Hampton Manor 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Troy 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Menands 8 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Watervliet 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Green Island 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Loudonville 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Albany 11 mi west, about 17 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 2014-08-28 13 36 57 View west along New York State Route 43 at New York State Route 150 in the West Sand Lake section of Sand Lake, New York, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-10-17 10 24 20 View north along New York State Route 351 (Reichards Lake Road) at New York State Route 43 (West Sand Lake Road) in Sand Lake, Rensselaer County, New York, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2024-06-20 14 43 48 Stores at the 43 Mall along New York State Route 43 (West Sand Lake Road) in the West Sand Lake section of Sand Lake, Rensselaer County, New York, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2024-06-20 14 43 52 Stores at the 43 Mall along New York State Route 43 (West Sand Lake Road) in the West Sand Lake section of Sand Lake, Rensselaer County, New York, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2017-09-10 12 08 47 View east along New York State Route 43 (West Sand Lake Road) at New York State Route 150 in the West Sand Lake section of Sand Lake, Rensselaer County, New York, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2024-06-20 14 45 43 View east along New York State Route 43 (West Sand Lake Road) at New York State Route 150 in the West Sand Lake section of Sand Lake, Rensselaer County, New York, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2014-08-28 13 46 06 View east along New York State Route 43 at New York State Route 150 in the West Sand Lake section of Sand Lake, New York, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-10-17 10 19 21 View north along New York State Route 150 at New York State Route 43 (West Sand Lake Road) in Sand Lake, Rensselaer County, New York, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2013-08-25 10 55 39 View east along New York State Route 43 in West Sand Lake, New York, Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2015-08-20 19 36 35 Welcome signs along eastbound New York State Route 43 (West Sand Lake Road) entering Sand Lake, New York from North Greenbush, New York, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2024-06-20 14 57 28 View north along Rensselaer County Route 69 (Peck Road) at New York State Route 43 (West Sand Lake Road) in North Greenbush, Rensselaer County, New York, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2014-08-28 13 31 47 View east along West Sand Lake Road (New York State Route 43) in the Averill Park section of Sand Lake, New York, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2014-08-28 13 30 16 View west along West Sand Lake Road (New York State Route 43) in the Averill Park section of Sand Lake, New York, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2024-06-20 14 34 21 View east along New York State Route 43 (West Sand Lake Road) just east of Barzen Road in the Averill Park section of Sand Lake, Rensselaer County, New York, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2017-09-10 12 16 47 View east along New York State Route 43 (West Sand Lake Road) between Barzen Road and Buy Way in the Averill Park section of Sand Lake, Rensselaer County, New York, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carner, GregRogMedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sand Lake Baptist Church May 10, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2801 NY 66, Sand Lake Albert R Fox House, Prattk19, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Craver farmstead 2014, Forefronts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- IBA Cocktail Angel Face (28068833805), Michael Styne from Averill Park, NY, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- IBA Cocktail Derby (28968231993), Michael Styne from Averill Park, NY, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- IBA Cocktail John Collins (29221732881), Michael Styne from Averill Park, NY, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2013-08-25 11 00 47 View east along New York State Route 43 in Averill Park, New York, Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Views of Averill Park, New York (35159461540), Henry Bellagnome from Troy, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Views of Averill Park, New York (35546509095), Henry Bellagnome from Troy, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
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