Tupper Lake, NY

Tupper Lake, New York

Tupper Lake, New York, in Franklin county, is 86 miles NE of Utica, New York (center to center) and 214 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The village has a population of 3,935.

The People and Families of Tupper Lake

In Tupper Lake, about 47% of adults are married. Tupper Lake is known for its large population of single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tupper Lake had a median family income of $40,152.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Tupper Lake Housing

About 65% of housing units in Tupper Lake are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the village has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in the village are affordable, at least compared to other villages in the state. Homeowners in Tupper Lake benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other villages in New York.

Commuting

In Tupper Lake, 91% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the village than in most places of its size.

High Points

Tupper Lake strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 2%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Tupper Lake, NY

Comparing Tupper Lake to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Tupper Lake Almanac

Tupper Lake Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Tupper Lake Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Tupper Lake, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Tupper Lake Public Libraries

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Tupper Lake High Schools (2004)

TUPPER LAKE MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL
25 CHANEY AVE
518-359-3322
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 566 students.

Tupper Lake Colleges

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