The Town FilesTupper Lake, New York
Village in Franklin County · population 3,282 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $117,300
- Household income
- $56,902
- Jan low / Jul high
- 4° / 77°
- Snow a year
- 105 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 45.2
Tupper Lake is a village of 3,282 people in Franklin County, New York. The median home is worth $117,300, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for cycling than 91% of New York towns, better for a vacation home than 75% of New York towns.
How Tupper Lake ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Tupper Lake is worth $117,300, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $56,902, which is more affordable than 80% of New York towns. Median rent is $779 a month. 64.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Tupper Lake | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $117,300 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $779 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $56,902 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 64.4% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1948 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 10.3% | — |
Who lives in Tupper Lake
| People | Tupper Lake | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.2 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.5% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 18.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.6% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.5% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 14.0 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.7% | 91.1% |
Weather in Tupper Lake
July highs average 77.4°F and January lows 4.1°F. About 45.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 104.5 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 186 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Tupper Lake since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 10, 2008.
Severe weather in Franklin County since 1996
Franklin County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Franklin County
Franklin County had 17,453 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $68,442 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Tupper Lake itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Public schools in Tupper Lake
2 public schools with 742 students, about 10.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| TUPPER LAKE MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL | 6-12 | 403 | 11.2 |
| L P QUINN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 339 | 8.9 |
Towns near Tupper Lake
- Tupper Lake, NY1.0 mi · 5,147 people · home $151,300
- Harrietstown, NY12.7 mi · 5,254 people · home $209,000
- Saranac Lake, NY17.7 mi · 4,887 people · home $199,900
- North Elba, NY20.7 mi · 7,480 people · home $431,600
Tupper Lake questions
Is Tupper Lake, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Tupper Lake scores better for retirees than 54% of New York towns and quieter than 68%. 25.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.2).
How much does a house cost in Tupper Lake?
The median owner-occupied home in Tupper Lake is valued at $117,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,902, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $779 a month.
What is the weather like in Tupper Lake?
July highs average 77.4°F and January lows 4.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.0 inches of precipitation a year and 104.5 inches of snow.
Does Tupper Lake get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Tupper Lake in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)