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Tupper Lake, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Franklin County County
Tupper Lake, NY
At a Glance
How Tupper Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tupper Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Tupper Lake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Tupper Lake residents earn a median household income of $54,613 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,008. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,108 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tupper Lake is $106,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $317,171. Median rent is $633/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Safety & Crime
Tupper Lake reports 191 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,949/100K.
Education
18.5% of adults in Tupper Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tupper Lake has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.