Axton Landing / Coreys

Is Saranac Lake, NY (Axton Landing / Coreys) a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe13

Medium4

Low6

Other6

0 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape0

Child involved0

Assault0

Other0

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported property-damage crash on State Route 86 near a local address, involving a vehicle that apparently struck a bear in a tunnel area.	NY-86, Saranac Lake, NY 12983	Traffic
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched for a possible alarm incident near State Route 3 in Vermontville. Paramedic units responded after a request for the alarm check.	State Rte 3, Vermontville, NY 12989	Fire
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a car collided with a deer on State Route 3 near a location in Bloomingdale. The deer is reportedly in the roadway, airbags deployed, and there is a possible injury involving a black SUV.	State Rte 3, Vermontville, NY 12989	Traffic
Jul 12, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical team reports an air transfer of a 73-year-old man from the Saranac Lake area to Adirondack Regional Airport for treatment of a possible stroke related to carotid occlusion. The patient is intubated, sedated, receiving medication for low blood pressure, and is reported to have stable vital signs during the flight.	Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK), 96 Airport Rd, Saranac Lake, NY 12983	Medical Emergency
Jul 6, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported tenant–landlord dispute near Matthew Drive, where the caller stated the landlord came into his apartment and threw his belongings out.	Matthew Wy, Bloomingdale, NY 12913	Other Incidents
Jul 6, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible fire alarm activation was reported at Paul Smith’s College, with the alarm coming from the Joan Weill Student Center. The call was dispatched by Franklin County with an alarm time noted around 0652 hours.	Paul Smith’s College, 7777 NY-30, Paul Smiths, NY 12970	Fire
Jul 4, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched to a location near Keener Road and Route 60 in the Paul Smiths area for a priority call involving a 65-year-old woman who was reported to be not alert and only semi-conscious.	Paul Smiths, NY 12970	Medical Emergency
Jun 22, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible fire alarm activation at a student center at Paul Smith’s College. Units arrived, investigated the situation, and later cleared the scene.	Paul Smith’s College, 7777 NY-30, Paul Smiths, NY 12970	Fire & Arson
Jun 22, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible fire alarm activation at a student center at Paul Smith’s College, based on a call from an alarm company.	NY-30, Paul Smiths, NY 12970	Fire & Arson
Jun 19, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a flooded basement near State Route 86 in the Paul Smiths–Gabriels area, with about one and a half feet of water and a possible electrical hazard.	NY-86, Gabriels, NY 12939	Fire & Arson

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Median Home Price

$307,305

Average Rent

$1,249

Vacancy Rate

23.2%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Axton Landing / Coreys in Saranac Lake, NY, has a mix of small to medium single-family homes and apartment complexes, many built before 1940 or between 1940 and 1969.

The neighborhood is remote with a vacancy rate of 23.2% and 16.3% seasonally occupied homes, common in vacation or college areas.

RemoteRetiree-FriendlyHigh Vacancy

Quick Facts

Remote Location	Yes

Housing market and real estate character

Housing consists of a mix of owner and renter occupied small to medium single-family homes and apartments, many historic.

Owner vs Renter Occupied	Mixed
Housing Type	Small to medium single-family homes and apartments
Built Before 1940	Many homes
Built 1940-1969	Several homes
Seasonally Occupied	16.3%

What buyers will notice right away

Highly retiree-friendly, more so than 99% of NY neighborhoods.

Vacancy and seasonal occupancy rates are significant, affecting availability.

Families & Lifestyle

The neighborhood has a diverse occupational mix and notable ancestry groups, with many residents in sales, executive, and clerical roles.

Diverse Ancestry — Notably high Lebanese (1.3%) and French Canadian (3.0%) ancestry populations.

Language — English is dominant (97.8%), with Italian and Polish also spoken.

Sales & Service Occupations	35.7%
Executive, Management & Professional Occupations	35.1%
Clerical & Tech Support Occupations	14.7%
Manufacturing & Laborer Occupations	14.5%

Demographics

Income Level	Lower-middle income
Child Poverty Rate	32.6%
Top Languages	English (97.8%), Italian, Polish
Top Ancestries	Irish (20.4%), German (17.7%), English (15.4%), Italian (10.7%), French (6.8%)
Unique Ancestries	Lebanese (1.3%), French Canadian (3.0%)