Saranac Lake, NY housing market
The typical Saranac Lake home is worth about $343,000, up 6.1% in a year, 35% below the New York typical home.
Home values, sales, trends and how Saranac Lake compares with the towns next door — updated as new data is published.
Saranac Lake at a glance
Only 3 sales in May 2026: in a market this size, monthly medians swing a lot, so the typical value above is the steadier guide.
Typical home value, 2016–2026
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| January | Saranac Lake | New York |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $176,000 | $298,000 |
| 2018 | $183,000 | $317,000 |
| 2019 | $196,000 | $337,000 |
| 2020 | $208,000 | $353,000 |
| 2021 | $236,000 | $379,000 |
| 2022 | $278,000 | $417,000 |
| 2023 | $307,000 | $437,000 |
| 2024 | $319,000 | $458,000 |
| 2025 | $325,000 | $489,000 |
| 2026 | $328,000 | $510,000 |
| August 2026 | $343,000 | $527,000 |
Saranac Lake and its neighbors
| Town | Typical value | 1-yr change | Days on market | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saranac Lake | $343K | +6.1% | — | $61,967 |
| Harrietstown | — | — | — | $66,460 |
5.5 years of income
The typical Saranac Lake home costs about 5.5 years of the town's median household income, less than across New York (6.1 years).
How Saranac Lake ranks on affordability →
Home value ÷ ACS median household income.
Owners, rent & taxes
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024.
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Zillow Research, August 2026. Sales, days on market and supply: Redfin Data Center, May 2026. Income, ownership, taxes and rent: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Listings link to their publishers.