Saranac Lake, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
5,099 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
43.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
42.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,494 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$188,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$755 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$702 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
42.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Franklin County
1
New York
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Franklin County
1
New York
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 21 15
Feb 2 17 18
Mar 2 15 26
Apr 3 4 40
May 3 0 52
Jun 4 0 61
Jul 4 0 66
Aug 4 0 64
Sep 3 0 56
Oct 4 1 44
Nov 3 8 34
Dec 3 19 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 58% of residents leaning left and 33% leaning right.

Liberal (59%) (34%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 34%
Hillary Clinton 56%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 21, NY State Senate District 45, NY Assembly District 115, NY
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Schools

Petrova Elementary School
<1 miles, W • 1.4 star
Saranac Lake Middle School
<1 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Colleges

North Country Community College
<1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Clinton Community College
41 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Adirondack Medical Center
2 miles, N • 3.2 star
Alice Hyde Medical Center
38 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Airports

Burlington International Airport
49 miles, E • 1.4 star
Ogdensburg International Airport
70 miles, NW • 1 star
Watertown International Airport
96 miles, W • 1 star
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