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Saranac Lake
A village in Franklin County, New York — population 5,193 as of 2020.
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News in Saranac Lake

Adirondack Rail Trail sees more than 210K users in first year of operation
Data points to strong numbers of local riders, walkers alongside visitors
Events
Global health summit in Saranac Lake tackles the shifting threat of dengue fever
The Trudeau Institute hosted a summit to discuss ongoing evaluation of treatments for the battle against dengue fever
Community Groups & Organizations
Fall color outlook: What to expect in the Adirondacks
Shades of red, orange and yellow are starting to pop up as fall begins.
General
Priced out of the park
Affordable housing continues to shrink as million-dollar home sales soar.
Real Estate & Development
Saranac Lake man with cerebral palsy walks Adirondack Rail Trail, one step at a time
Tom Techman plans to complete the 34-mile trail in seven sections, ending on Sep. 19 on his birthday.
Local Sports
Trudeau Institute secures funding for new research equipment
During a recent stop in Plattsburgh, New York Senator Charles Schumer was thanked for helping to secure funding for the Trudeau Institute in Saranac Lake.
GeneralIn and around Saranac Lake
See & do
- Algonquin Apartments
- Avalanche Pass
- BluSeed Studios
- Charles Dickert Wildlife Collection
- Fogarty's Lake Flower Marina
Eat, drink & stay
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Saranac Lake by the numbers
- Area
- 2.91 sq mi (7.54 km²), 0.25 sq mi water
- Median age
- 40.7
- Households
- 2,542
- Persons per household
- 1.9
- Median household income
- $61,967
- Median house value
- $199,900
- Office
- VILLAGE MAYOR
- Address
- 39 MAIN ST, SARANAC LAKE, NY 12983