Tupper Lake, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Franklin County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
3,072 Population 1,470/sq mi density
$54,613 Median Income $34,008 per capita
$106,300 Home Value $317,171 Zillow
$633 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$54,613 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,300 home value, $633/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Tupper Lake, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,613
27% below
$34,008 per capita
Home Value
$106,300
62% below
Zillow: $317,171
Median Rent
$633/mo
46% below
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
45% below
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

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)

Income
73%
Home Value
38%
Rent
54%
Poverty
112%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
153%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tupper Lake a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 5.5% (53% above 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,072
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density1,470/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,613
Per Capita$34,008
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$2,709M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,316

Housing

A+
Home Value$106,300
Rent$633
Ownership64.2%
Zillow$317,171
Housing Units1,889
Rent Burden26.3%

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,951/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain45.1 in/yr
Elevation1,548 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute14 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Tupper Lake was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Adirondack Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.