Saranac is a town in Clinton County, New York, United States. The town is on the western border of the county, west of Plattsburgh, and is within the Adirondack Park. The population was 3,852 at the 2020 census, down from 4,007 at the 2010 census. The town is named for the Saranac River that flows through the town.

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How Saranac ranks

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#22Most conserved land in NY #39Lowest property tax in NY #142Most new homes in NY All NY rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code12981

Area code518

Living in Saranac

Housing in Saranac

$198K▲ 5.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Saranac home is worth about $198,000, up 5.2% in a year, 62% below the New York typical home.

Only 2 sales in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Work & commute in Saranac

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Most working residents leave Saranac for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Plattsburgh (19%), Plattsburgh (19%) and North Elba (6%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

Plattsburgh

19%

Plattsburgh

19%

North Elba

Dannemora

3%Work in townlive and work in Saranac 17 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 143Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Saranac →

Health in Saranac

B⁻

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 53% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with New York

7better than NY·7worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

Conditions 6▼ 6 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 2▲ 5 close Mind 1▲ 4 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

12.6%Fewer adults facing food insecurityNY 17.2% · better 5.8%Fewer uninsured adultsNY 7.9% · better 8.4%More adults with COPDNY 6% · worse

Care nearby

The University of Vermont Health Network - ChamplPlattsburgh · 17.2 mi · ER

Plattsburgh Pediatric and Adolescent HealthPlattsburgh · 15.6 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 12981, 12918, 12952 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Saranac →

Natural hazards in Saranac

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 63% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding

7Does Saranac flood?paid flood claims since 1996 5Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Saranac MapSaranac vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Saranac →

Climate in Saranac

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Saranac has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 77°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 107 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

28° / 10°Winter

51° / 30°Spring

75° / 54°Summer

55° / 36°Fall

How much snow does Saranac get?About 107 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 11, with the last in spring around May 6.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.5° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Saranac →

Schools in Saranac

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C⁺

School Grade C+

The public schools Saranac’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 62% of New York’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

#172Best public schoolsof 484 in NY

DistrictSARANAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICTSchools3

Saranac Elementary School C+Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 359 students Saranac Middle School CMiddle · Grades 6–8 · 361 students Saranac High School AHigh · Grades 9–12 · 468 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within NY. Ratings are from neighbors.