Saranac Lake, NY
Living in Saranac Lake
Bikeability55
Walkability85
Commute98
Public Transit47
Affordability82
Public Safety83
Airports9
Hospitals51
Colleges67
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools17
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.7kPopulation-73 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age
33%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
51%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Black5%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial<1%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate21%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree17%
Households
Family household51%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$8.6k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector51%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office22%
Service24%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van82%
Public transportation1%
Walked10%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$156kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$649Median Monthly Rent+$126 (2010–19)
39%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached52%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier64%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K<1%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene55%
LP gas19%
Utility gas8%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Saranac Lake
United States45
New York39
Franklin County8
Property Crime in Saranac Lake
United States48
New York28
Franklin County7
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (58%)(34%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump34%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 2 | 21 |
| Feb | 18 | 2 | 17 |
| Mar | 27 | 3 | 15 |
| Apr | 41 | 3 | 5 |
| May | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov | 34 | 4 | 8 |
| Dec | 22 | 3 | 19 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Saranac Lake
Inland Flooding39
Tornado5
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Saranac Lake, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Saranac Lake, NY
St Bernards School
0 miles, NE
Northern Lights School
0 miles, NE
St Agnes School
7 miles, E
Northwood School
8 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Saranac Lake, NY
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
10 miles, NW
SUNY College at Plattsburgh
41 miles, NE
Champlain College
47 miles, E
University of Vermont
47 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Saranac Lake, NY
Adirondack Medical Center
2 miles, NW
Elizabethtown Community Hospital
27 miles, E
Alice Hyde Medical Center
38 miles, N
Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Medical Ctr
42 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Saranac Lake, NY
Plattsburgh International Airport
40 miles, NE
Burlington International Airport
49 miles, E
Ogdensburg International Airport
70 miles, W
Watertown International Airport
96 miles, W