Saranac Lake
Village in Franklin County, New York
Saranac Lake is a village in Franklin County, New York, with 4,887 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,545 ft (471 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake Placid, 7.7 miles E.
- 4,887residents (2020 Census)
- 1,545 ftelevation · 471 m
- 2.9 sq miland area · 7.5 km²
- 1,679 / sq mipopulation density
- 12983ZIP code
About Saranac Lake
Saranac Lake is a village in the state of New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 4,887, making it the largest community by population in the Adirondack Park. The village of Saranac Lake covers parts of three towns (Harrietstown, St. Armand, and North Elba) and two counties (Franklin and Essex). The village is named after Upper, Middle and Lower Saranac lakes, which are nearby.
The county line is within two blocks of the center of the village. At the 2010 census, 3,897 village residents lived in Harrietstown, 1,367 lived in North Elba, and 142 lived in St. Armand. The village boundaries do not touch the shores of any of the three Saranac Lakes; Lower Saranac Lake, the nearest, is a half mile west of the village's downtown district. The northern reaches of Lake Flower, which is a wide part of the Saranac River downstream from the three Saranac Lakes, lie within the village. The town of Saranac is an entirely separate entity, 33 miles (53 km) down the Saranac River to the northeast.
The village lies within the boundaries of the Adirondack Park, 9 miles (14 km) west of Lake Placid. These two villages, along with nearby Tupper Lake, constitute what is known as the Tri-Lakes region.
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Living in Saranac Lake
- Median household income
- $61,967
- Median home value
- $199,900
- Median rent
- $853/mo
- Median age
- 40.7
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Saranac Lake had 4,887 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,887 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,679 per sq mi (648 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Saranac Lake at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 4,887 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.91 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,545 ft (471 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.3259° N, 74.1309° W |
| ZIP code | 12983 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3665233 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Saranac Lake
- Lake Placid7.7 mi E
- Paul Smiths9.5 mi NW
- Wilmington16.1 mi E
- Tupper Lake17.7 mi W
- Au Sable Forks24.4 mi E
- Redford25.1 mi NE
- Elizabethtown27.7 mi E
- Long Lake28.8 mi SW
- Lyon Mountain30.1 mi NE
- St. Regis Falls31.2 mi NW
- Dannemora34.0 mi NE
- Witherbee34.0 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Saranac Lake
What county is Saranac Lake in?
Saranac Lake is in Franklin County, New York.
What is the population of Saranac Lake, NY?
4,887 people lived in Saranac Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Saranac Lake, NY?
The ZIP code of Saranac Lake is 12983.
What is the elevation of Saranac Lake?
1,545 feet (471 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Saranac Lake?
Lake Placid (7.7 mi), Paul Smiths (9.5 mi), Wilmington (16.1 mi), Tupper Lake (17.7 mi), Au Sable Forks (24.4 mi).
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