Living in Plattsburgh West, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Plattsburgh West · Census data 2020–2024
Plattsburgh West has 1,328 residents with a median age of 45. The median household income is $49,904 (42% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $60,200, the median rent is $974/month.
Plattsburgh West is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Plattsburgh West at a glance
- Population
- 1,328
- Median age
- 45State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $49,904State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $60,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $974/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 65.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Plattsburgh West a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 86% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 14.9%; a poverty rate of 20%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Plattsburgh West
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Plattsburgh West the median home value is $60,200, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $974 per month, which is 23.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,616 a month in housing costs.
Plattsburgh West median household income
The median household income in Plattsburgh West is $49,904 and the income per person is $37,416. 20% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Plattsburgh West: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 669
- Owner-occupied
- 65.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.7%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.03
Plattsburgh West demographics
- Population
- 1,328
- Median age
- 45
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 27.8%
- Households
- 645
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Plattsburgh West ›
Education in Plattsburgh West
12% of adults 25 and older in Plattsburgh West have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 5.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Plattsburgh West
- Unemployment rate
- 14.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 79.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
Plattsburgh West vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plattsburgh West | 1,328 | $49,904 | $60,200 | $974 |
| Plattsburgh | 19,830 | $57,630 | $195,900 | $1,030 |
| Morrisonville | 1,950 | $90,430 | $205,200 | $1,103 |
| Cumberland Head | 1,535 | $108,182 | $205,200 | $1,423 |
| Peru | 1,965 | $66,812 | $216,600 | $1,042 |
| Cadyville | 479 | $84,012 | $198,400 | — |
| West Chazy | 867 | $105,898 | $93,800 | — |
| South Hero | 1,586 | $127,434 | $558,300 | $1,439 |
| Grand Isle | 2,192 | $100,846 | $398,600 | $1,363 |
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What is the median household income in Plattsburgh West, NY?
The median household income in Plattsburgh West is $49,904, 42% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Plattsburgh West?
The median home value in Plattsburgh West is $60,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Plattsburgh West?
The median gross rent in Plattsburgh West is $974 per month, about 23.6% of household income.
Is Plattsburgh West, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 86% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 14.9%; a poverty rate of 20%.
What is the median age in Plattsburgh West?
The median age in Plattsburgh West is 45 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Plattsburgh West?
The average commute to work in Plattsburgh West is 14 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Plattsburgh West?
The unemployment rate in Plattsburgh West is 14.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Plattsburgh West?
12% of adults in Plattsburgh West have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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