New York
Plattsburgh West is a small town in New York with a population of 1,306. Residents earn $60,703 per year, which is 19% below the national average.
Based on current data, Plattsburgh West receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Plattsburgh West offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Plattsburgh West is $60,703, 19% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.1%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 21.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Plattsburgh West is $55,000, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $903 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Plattsburgh West experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 99.0% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,703 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,254 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,145 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,473 |
| Unemployment | 8.1% |
| 125% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.2% |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,948 |
| County GDP | $4,929M |
| Restaurants | 187 |
| Healthcare | 211 |
| Retail | 323 |
| Manufacturing | 77 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,549 |
| 116% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 13.73% |
| Commute Time | 13.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.9% |
| Census Median | $55,000 |
| 80% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $903 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,549 |
| 116% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 13.73% |
| Obesity | 38.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.9% |
| Heart Disease | 7.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.0% |
| Asthma | 12.9% |
| COPD | 10.4% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.9% |
| Depression | 26.1% |
| Mental Distress | 22.0% |
| Physical Distress | 17.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,270/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 72.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 211 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 319 ft (97 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 687/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6828°N, 73.5052°W |
| County FIPS | 36019 |
Winner: Republican by 2.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.3% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 79.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 687/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 211 |
| Restaurants | 187 |
| Retail Stores | 323 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 13.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.9% |