Housing by town in Franklin County, New York
Franklin County, New York has 27 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $843 (±$22) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $703 in 2015–2019 (+19.9%; No measurable change after inflation).
the Town of Santa Clara has the highest median gross rent ($1,778) and the Town of Fort Covington the lowest ($581).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $843 (±$22)
- Households that rent
- 27.5%
- Median household income
- $65,151
- Places
- 27
Cities, towns and townships in Franklin County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Regis Mohawk Reservation | $999 | 32.8% | $52,191 | $192,200 | $2,676 |
| Town of Bangor | $839 | 10.7% | $65,000 | $106,400 | $2,208 |
| Town of Bellmont | $1,131 | 15.8% | $70,250 | $127,600 | $2,156 |
| Town of Bombay | $777 | 45.1% | $29,805 | $92,800 | $984 |
| Town of Brandon | — | 1.8% | $65,962 | $102,300 | $1,789 |
| Town of Brighton (Franklin County) | $1,100 | 29.5% | $65,750 | $245,500 | $2,544 |
| Town of Burke | $866 | 17.0% | $63,750 | $122,700 | $2,199 |
| Town of Chateaugay | $723 | 17.3% | $84,219 | $139,200 | $1,980 |
| Town of Constable | $759 | 11.2% | $62,169 | $119,200 | $2,177 |
| Town of Dickinson (Franklin County) | $1,167 | 9.8% | $69,493 | $100,000 | $1,829 |
| Town of Duane | — | 2.9% | $84,000 | $120,800 | $2,243 |
| Town of Fort Covington | $581 | 13.9% | $57,361 | $100,300 | $1,581 |
| Town of Franklin (Franklin County) | $706 | 10.2% | $88,456 | $226,700 | $2,515 |
| Town of Harrietstown | $847 | 41.5% | $66,460 | $209,000 | $3,950 |
| Town of Malone | $852 | 35.8% | $67,969 | $134,900 | $2,848 |
| Town of Moira | $746 | 30.4% | $64,116 | $92,600 | $1,695 |
| Town of Santa Clara | $1,778 | 13.3% | $96,964 | $388,500 | $6,103 |
| Town of Tupper Lake | $793 | 28.4% | $65,433 | $151,300 | $3,670 |
| Town of Waverly | $678 | 20.6% | $56,875 | $106,700 | $2,250 |
| Town of Westville | $928 | 15.7% | $56,528 | $111,500 | $1,609 |
Villages and places inside a township in Franklin County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Brushton | $673 | 43.1% | $54,635 | $111,200 | $1,813 |
| Village of Burke | $625 | 20.8% | $66,250 | $126,400 | $1,682 |
| Village of Chateaugay | $688 | 27.1% | $79,643 | $132,100 | $2,091 |
| Village of Malone | $839 | 48.3% | $60,548 | $107,600 | $2,564 |
| Village of Saranac Lake | $853 | 52.8% | $61,967 | $199,900 | $4,285 |
| Village of Tupper Lake | $779 | 35.6% | $56,902 | $117,300 | $3,287 |
Unincorporated communities in Franklin County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Covington (community) | $547 | 12.6% | $68,750 | $112,500 | $1,823 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,900 | $31,500 | $50,350 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $36,000 | $57,550 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $40,500 | $64,750 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $44,950 | $71,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $48,550 | $77,700 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $52,150 | $83,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $55,750 | $89,200 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $59,350 | $94,950 |
How the places in Franklin County rank across New York
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Crime reported to police in Franklin County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 31 | 73 | 212 | 499 | 42,498 | 3 of 3 |
| 2025 | 41 | 93 | 205 | 466 | 44,013 | 3 of 3 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Franklin County recorded 41 violent and 205 property crimes, 93 and 466 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Franklin County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County Sheriff's Office | 35,378 | 0 | 0 |
| Malone Village Police Department | 5,344 | 32 | 133 |
| Tupper Lake Village Police Department | 3,291 | 9 | 72 |
ZIP codes in Franklin County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12953 | 12,893 | $853 | $129,400 | $68,799 | 32.7% |
| 12983 | 7,296 | $872 | $225,200 | $65,985 | 42.7% |
| 12986 | 5,326 | $790 | $158,900 | $67,883 | 27.3% |
| 13655 | 3,694 | $999 | $191,100 | $52,309 | 32.6% |
| 12966 | 2,656 | $889 | $114,600 | $65,893 | 9.6% |
| 12920 | 2,624 | $836 | $152,600 | $79,773 | 16.8% |
| 12926 | 2,371 | $833 | $109,800 | $56,424 | 16.4% |
| 12916 | 2,143 | $803 | $94,700 | $69,833 | 25.6% |
| 12957 | 1,781 | $800 | $87,600 | $54,572 | 36.4% |
| 12937 | 1,300 | $585 | $99,400 | $55,417 | 11.5% |
| 12917 | 1,221 | $853 | $124,100 | $62,750 | 13.3% |
| 12989 | 1,110 | $675 | $228,400 | $84,464 | 10.6% |
| 12970 | 1,084 | $1,034 | $242,100 | $84,250 | 35.8% |
| 12980 | 1,075 | $678 | $106,500 | $60,938 | 15.2% |
| 12913 | 989 | $363 | $207,900 | $81,250 | 18.5% |
| 12930 | 897 | $1,167 | $101,600 | $68,603 | 10.1% |
| 12914 | 711 | $766 | $98,000 | $32,778 | 38.4% |
| 12945 | 391 | — | $278,100 | $80,227 | 7.1% |
| 12969 | 279 | — | $101,300 | $65,469 | 22.7% |
| 12939 | 173 | — | $275,000 | $51,635 | 30.6% |
| 12976 | 137 | — | $231,300 | $61,406 | 19.5% |
| 12915 | 55 | — | $110,800 | $78,750 | 26.5% |
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Questions about Franklin County
What is the crime rate in Franklin County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Franklin County recorded 93 violent and 466 property crimes per 100,000 residents (41 violent and 205 property crimes in all).
Which place in Franklin County has the highest rent?
the Town of Santa Clara has the highest median gross rent, $1,778 (±$157) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Franklin County has the lowest rent?
the Town of Fort Covington has the lowest median gross rent, $581 (±$188) a month.
What is the median rent in Franklin County, New York?
The median gross rent in Franklin County is $843 (±$22) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin County, New York
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin County, New York
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Franklin County, NY
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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