Saranac Lake, NY

Living in Saranac Lake

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Bikeability 55
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Walkability 85
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Commute 98
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Public Transit 47
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Affordability 82
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 9
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Hospitals 51
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Colleges 67
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Schools 17
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Residents

5.7k Population -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

$49k Median 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

$156k Median Home Value +$15k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$649 Median 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

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St Bernards School
0 miles, NE
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St Agnes School
7 miles, E
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Northwood School
8 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Saranac Lake, NY

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Champlain College
47 miles, E
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University of Vermont
47 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Saranac Lake, NY

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Airports

Airports near Saranac Lake, NY

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