Plattsburgh West, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Clinton County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,306 Population 687/sq mi density
$60,703 Median Income $30,254 per capita
$55,000 Home Value $238,663 Zillow
$903 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$60,703 median income, 14.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,000 home value, $903/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Plattsburgh West, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,703
19% below
$30,254 per capita
Home Value
$55,000
80% below
Zillow: $238,663
Median Rent
$903/mo
22% below
24.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
75% below
79.0% high school+
Unemployment
14.1%
292% above
21.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
22.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Plattsburgh West Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
20%
Rent
78%
Poverty
171%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
392%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Plattsburgh West a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Plattsburgh West residents earn a median household income of $60,703 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,254. The unemployment rate stands at 14.1% (292% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,948 business establishments, including 187 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Plattsburgh West is $55,000 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,663. Median rent is $903/month, with 24.1% 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 1993.

Education

8.3% of adults in Plattsburgh West hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 79.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Plattsburgh West 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

Population1,306
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density687/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$60,703
Per Capita$30,254
Unemployment14.1%
Poverty21.2%
County GDP$4,929M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145

Housing

A+
Home Value$55,000
Rent$903
Ownership63.7%
Zillow$238,663
Housing Units613
Rent Burden24.1%

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death7,270/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain30.9 in/yr
Elevation319 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+79.0%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 49%
Commute14 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed165 Mbps
EV Stations35
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Plattsburgh West was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Plattsburgh International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 165 Mbps.
There are 187 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.