Saranac Lake Authority

Saranac Lake is a middle-income small town of 4,965 with home prices 2.1× below the New York median.

Saranac Lake, New York

Saranac Lake is a New York town in Essex County, New York, home to 4,965 residents. Households here earn a median of $61,967.

Definition and scope

Saranac Lake is a chartered municipality within Essex County, New York, New York. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 21.

Who lives here

Saranac Lake has approximately 4,965 residents. The median age is 40.7 years. Roughly 47% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $199,900.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 90.3%
• Black or African American: 0.8%
• Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
• Asian: 1.6%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Saranac Lake is $61,967. Poverty rate stands at 17.7%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.9%. Educational attainment: 46.8% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Saranac Lake:

• Public schools: 4
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Adirondack Regional Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Essex County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Westport, New York.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 1,831 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 4a.

References

• New York State Authority — state-level reference for New York.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.