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Saranac Lake, NY

Saranac Lake, NY.

Population: 7,296 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Saranac Lake, NY is $353,836 — up 6.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $408,500 after a median 138 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$353,836

Median home value

+6.0%

1-year change

138

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

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 (state)
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$408,500
Median list price
$492,000
Median price per sqft
$227
1-year sale-price change
+2.8%
Median days on market
138 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
27
Sale-to-list ratio
92.9%
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
+1.1%
New listings (monthly)
9

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

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%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
PETROVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SARANAC LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL, SARANAC LAKE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, BLOOMINGDALE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
79.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
York Oil Co. (22.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

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
USDA plant hardiness zone
4a (extreme annual low -30 to -25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK) (14 mi)
Nearest major airport
Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ADIRONDACK MEDICAL CENTER - SARANAC LAKE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-100 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,947
Housing built before 1970
65.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.2%
Median annual property tax
$4,196
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
78.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

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

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Saranac LakeState medianUS median
Median home value$353,836$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$408,500$363,950$325,000
Median days on market138 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,196$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

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

Common questions

What is the median home value in Saranac Lake, NY?
$353,836.
What is the median sale price in Saranac Lake, NY?
$408,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Saranac Lake, NY?
Median days on market: 138 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Saranac Lake, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Saranac Lake, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Saranac Lake, NY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Saranac Lake, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Saranac Lake, NY?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Saranac Lake, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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