At a Glance
Median Income
$64,157
$26,724 per capita
Home Value
$183,300
Zillow: $300,175
Median Rent
$415/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
14.9% smoking rate
How Saranac Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Saranac's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Saranac a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Saranac residents earn a median household income of $64,157 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,724. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,090 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Saranac is $183,300 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,175. Median rent is $415/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
22.4% of adults in Saranac hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Saranac has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,973
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density1,716/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,157
Per Capita$26,724
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$2,329M
Avg Weekly Wage$935
Housing
A+
Home Value$183,300
Rent$415
Ownership67.2%
Zillow$300,175
Housing Units790
Rent Burden30.6%
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,910/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
Elevation681 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Saranac was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.376 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.