Hi all, Household incomes average around $53,962 in Plattsburgh. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $964 for rent here. With a population of 19,878, Plattsburgh is a small town. It's a a small town city with about 19,878 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What are your go-to spots? Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Hannah Nelson
Bought a house here in 2017 and I'm still on the fence after all this time. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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Bobby T.
yeah no that's not right
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Julia Johnson
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value dating scene, you'll love it. The public transit is genuinely improving and I've found I genuinely enjoy living here. My neighborhood (Meadowbrook) is stable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Portland, be prepared for the culture shock. weather is completely different here. And Limited high-paying job options.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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raised_joseph63
I work in real estate here and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The job market for my field is decent. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Isabella C.
We moved here with our family and the quality of life is solid. Schools in Midtown area are average. Kids love it here.
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Adam F.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Chicago and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Cedar Grove. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Peyton Foster
not my experience at all
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Logan Ross
I'm a software engineer and I've found it's been a really good experience overall. The community is improving and there's always something going on.
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omaha_lucy
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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