At a Glance
Median Income
$106,429
$32,517 per capita
Home Value
$275,000
Zillow: $462,885
Median Rent
$2,081/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
10.7% smoking rate
How Plattekill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Plattekill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Plattekill a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Plattekill residents earn a median household income of $106,429 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,517. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,900 business establishments, including 1,008 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plattekill is $275,000 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $462,885. Median rent is $2,081/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
14.2% of adults in Plattekill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plattekill has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population1,304
Median Age29.0 yrs
Density471/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$106,429
Per Capita$32,517
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$27,748M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
Housing
A+
Home Value$275,000
Rent$2,081
Ownership43.4%
Zillow$462,885
Housing Units554
Rent Burden29.3%
Health
Obesity31.3%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,631/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.9 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation639 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute36 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Plattekill was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,008 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.