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Saranac Lake, New York

village · Franklin County (primary) , Essex County

At a glance

4,965
Population
$199,900
Median home value
34% below U.S. median
$853/mo
Median rent
37% below U.S. median
$61,967
Median household income
21% below U.S. median
15.8 min
Average commute
84.4%
Homes with broadband
3%
Unemployment

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college9 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college39 mi
High school graduates91.3%
College graduates46.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Franklin County
The Franklin County Government Office of Economic Development & Tourism provides financial assistance to tourism-related businesses and organizations through the county’s destination management grant programs. The grant programs provide financial support to undertake promotional tactics, development of new or enhanced tourism experiences, and event sponsorship.
state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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