Saranac Lake, New York

Population 5,856

Saranac Lake is located in Franklin County, NY. The population is 5,856, making Saranac Lake the largest city in Franklin County.

There are 4 public schools in Saranac Lake with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Saranac Lake is low , and there are 7 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Saranac Lake is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Saranac Lake property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Saranac Lake include St. Armand, Lake Placid and Harrietstown.

Saranac Lake Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 9.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 60.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 30.1%

Crime Rate

70.37% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 19
  • Violent Crimes: 77
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 153
  • Property Crime: 670
  • Larceny Theft: 498

Registered Offenders

11.73% Lower than national avg.
  • 7 offenders in Saranac Lake
  • 11.95 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

92 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 92

Unemployment

Moderate 3.6%
  • New York unemployment average: 4.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Saranac Lake, NY and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Saranac Lake's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
2 Private Schools

Northern Lights School

St Bernards School

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Saranac Lake, NY

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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Saranac Lake, NY issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Saranac Lake, NY issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $518
  • 1 Bedroom: $679
  • 2 Bedrooms: $780
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,016
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,058

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Environmental Hazards

92 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (340/354)
    Saranac Lake, NY has 96.05% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Saranac Lake, NY is a green zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.17 Average
    Saranac Lake, NY is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 15.03°
  • February 15.3°
  • March 26.26°
  • April 39.74°
  • May 58.6°
  • June 59.8°
  • July 64.55°
  • August 62.16°
  • September 55.7°
  • October 44.74°
  • November 31.66°
  • December 20.73°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Saranac Lake, NY

Earthquakes
Saranac Lake, NY has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Saranac Lake, NY has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Saranac Lake, NY has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Saranac Lake, NY has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Saranac Lake, NY: $43,014

Unemployment

Unemployment in Saranac Lake is 3.6%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 38.69%
White Collar - 61.31%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Andrew Cuomo
  • Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand
  • Sen. Charles E. Schumer

City Representatives

  • Elise Stefanik

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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0 FCC Towers view all

  • No fcc towers found in Saranac Lake, NY

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Saranac Lake, NY
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