Tupper 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 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
3,072 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,613 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$106,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$524 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$490 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.1% 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 3 22 15
Feb 2 19 17
Mar 3 16 27
Apr 3 5 41
May 4 0 52
Jun 4 0 61
Jul 4 0 66
Aug 4 0 64
Sep 4 0 56
Oct 4 1 44
Nov 4 8 34
Dec 3 20 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 48% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Tupper Lake Middle-High School
<1 miles, S • 3.2 star
Lp Quinn Elementary School
1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Saranac Lake Senior High School
17 miles, E • 5 star
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Colleges

North Country Community College
18 miles, E • 1.4 star
SUNY College at Potsdam
39 miles, N • 2.3 star
Clarkson University
40 miles, N • 4.6 star
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Hospitals

Adirondack Medical Center
18 miles, E • 3.2 star
Canton-Potsdam Hospital
40 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Ogdensburg International Airport
58 miles, NW • 1 star
Burlington International Airport
67 miles, E • 1.4 star
Watertown International Airport
79 miles, W • 1 star
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