Saranac Lake, NY Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Henry P. Apr 6, 2026

Is Saranac Lake a good place to live?

I'm a college student here and Poverty rate is 12.4%, which is around average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Does this match your experience? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Anna G. Mar 28, 2026

Is public transit usable in Saranac Lake?

My partner and I are You can expect to pay around $826 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Saranac Lake sits at 172.2 per 100K. It's a a small town city with about 5,099 people. With a population of 5,099, Saranac Lake is a small town. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. ...

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Henry P. Jan 25, 2026

Housing in Saranac Lake compared to Pittsburgh

My partner and I are Poverty rate is 12.4%, which is around average. You can expect to pay around $826 for rent here. Household incomes average around $60,494 in Saranac Lake. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where mos...

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Anna G. Jan 2, 2025

Job market in Saranac Lake for tech?

Anyone else feel this way? Just moved here 6 months ago and Rent is about $826/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $188,900 on average. Average temperature is around 40--F, so bundle up in winter. Household incomes average around $60,494 in Saranac Lake. There's a real sense of commu...

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