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Saranac Lake, NY

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Population
4,793
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,543 ft
Median Home Value
$199,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$853/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$61,967
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in New YorkPopulation rankingHighest population places in New YorkNearest larger communityPlattsburgh, New York42 miles away · 19,744 residents.

About Saranac Lake

Saranac Lake is a village in the Adirondack Park, New York, spanning three towns and two counties. Named for the nearby Upper, Middle, and Lower Saranac lakes along the Saranac River, the resort and health community of approximately 4,965 is served by the Saranac Lake Central School District for public primary and secondary education locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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