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Saranac Lake, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Franklin County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
5,099
Population
1,752/sq mi density
$60,494
Median Income
$39,013 per capita
$188,900
Home Value
$317,171 Zillow
$826
Median Rent
25.6% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
258 sunny days/yr
172
Violent Crime/100K
2,328 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$60,494 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$188,900 home value, $826/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
172 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Saranac Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 40.0°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,544 ft (471 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,752/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3259°N, 74.1309°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Adirondack Regional (SLK) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.2 in |
Saranac Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 14°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.4").