Plattsburgh, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Grand Isle County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
19,878 Population 3,702/sq mi density
$53,962 Median Income $33,030 per capita
$189,600 Home Value $254,800 Zillow
$964 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
131 Violent Crime/100K 1,856 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$53,962 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$189,600 home value, $964/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
131 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Plattsburgh, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,962
28% below
$33,030 per capita
Home Value
$189,600
33% below
Zillow: $254,800
Median Rent
$964/mo
17% below
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
131/100K
66% below
1,856/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.9%
15% above
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
9% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Plattsburgh Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Plattsburgh's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
72%
Home Value
67%
Rent
83%
Poverty
109%
Bachelor's
115%
Unemployment
139%
Crime
34%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Plattsburgh a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Plattsburgh residents earn a median household income of $53,962 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,030. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 299 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Plattsburgh is $189,600 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,800. Median rent is $964/month, with 29.6% 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 1961.

Safety & Crime

Plattsburgh reports 131 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,856/100K.

Education

38.9% of adults in Plattsburgh hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% above the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Plattsburgh has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population19,878
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density3,702/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,962
Per Capita$33,030
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$265M
Avg Weekly Wage$965

Housing

A+
Home Value$189,600
Rent$964
Ownership38.1%
Zillow$254,800
Housing Units9,718
Rent Burden29.6%

Crime

F
Violent131/100K
Property1,856/100K

Health

Obesity34.9%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,017/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain30.9 in/yr
Elevation160 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.9%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+17.5%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute15 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations35
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Plattsburgh was founded in 1785.
The median home in Plattsburgh was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Plattsburgh International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.