Potsdam, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Franklin County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
8,507
Population
1,729/sq mi density
$32,061
Median Income
$21,053 per capita
$144,200
Home Value
$193,404 Zillow
$819
Median Rent
43.3% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$32,061 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$144,200 home value, $819/mo rent
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$144,200
49% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$819/mo
30% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
34.5%
47% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,025
Median year built: 1958
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$144,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$193,404
Redfin Median Sale
$115,000
Median Sale Price
$115,000
Median List Price
$249,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
34.5%
Owner-Occupied
65.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,215/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,315/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,579/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,976/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,193/mo
Census median rent:
$819/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$115,000
Median Days on Market
169 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
10.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$60
Active Inventory
10
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
43.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
40% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1958
Average age of housing stock: 68 years
Homeownership Rate
34.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $144,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $193,404 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $115,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $115,000 |
| Median List Price | $249,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $60 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $819 |
| FMR Studio | $1,215 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,315 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,579 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,976 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,193 |
Market
| Days on Market | 169 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 10.0% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 10 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $60 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 34.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 65.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 34.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,025 |
| Median Year Built | 1958 |
| Rent Burden | 43.3% |