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Saranac Lake, NY

Saranac Lake, NY.

Population: 7,296 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$353,836
1-year appreciation
+6.0%
3-year appreciation
+7.0%
5-year appreciation
+31.2%
10-year appreciation
+97.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$353,836
House Price Index
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$408,500
Median list price
$492,000
Median days on market
138 days
Sale-to-list ratio
92.9%
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
+1.1%
New listings (monthly)
9

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
115.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
iceStorm, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
42.0°F
Average high
51.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.4 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK) (14 mi)
Nearest major airport
Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.5 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-100 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,947
Median annual property tax
$4,196
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
78.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,276
Average weekly wage
$1,035
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
94

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents