At a Glance
Median Income
$60,625
$20,527 per capita
Home Value
$116,700
Zillow: $250,778
Median Rent
$1,307/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
20.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
15.7% smoking rate
How Potsdam Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Potsdam's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Potsdam a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Potsdam residents earn a median household income of $60,625 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,527. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,276 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Potsdam is $116,700 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,778. Median rent is $1,307/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1940.
Education
12.5% of adults in Potsdam hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Potsdam has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population325
Median Age30.2 yrs
Density722/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$60,625
Per Capita$20,527
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty20.2%
County GDP$40,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,182
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,700
Rent$1,307
Ownership76.2%
Zillow$250,778
Housing Units126
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,141/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation1,007 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute31 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries27
Did You Know?
The median home in Potsdam was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.