The Town FilesFranklin County, New York
46,696 people. The median home is worth $145,400 (typical New York town: $217,700) and the median household earns $65,151.
Towns in Franklin County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malone | 12,433 | $134,900 | $67,969 | 42.0 |
| Malone | 5,483 | $107,600 | $60,548 | 43.4 |
| Harrietstown | 5,254 | $209,000 | $66,460 | 44.1 |
| Tupper Lake | 5,147 | $151,300 | $65,433 | 47.7 |
| Saranac Lake | 4,887 | $199,900 | $61,967 | 40.7 |
| Akwesasne | 4,527 | $177,800 | $51,868 | 38.5 |
| Tupper Lake | 3,282 | $117,300 | $56,902 | 45.2 |
| Moira | 2,916 | $92,600 | $64,116 | 38.0 |
People and housing
| Franklin County | Typical New York town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $145,400 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $843 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $65,151 | $80,740 |
| Median age | 42.0 | 43.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.8% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.2% | 9.3% |
Jobs and pay
17,453 jobs in 2024, average pay $68,442 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 962 storm events in Franklin County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Franklin County has been included in 20 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4825: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby |
| July 22, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4723: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| July 12, 2017 | Snowstorm | DR-4322: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| July 12, 2013 | Flood | DR-4129: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).