Living in Plattsburgh, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Plattsburgh · Census data 2020–2024
Plattsburgh has 19,830 residents with a median age of 31.9. The median household income is $57,630 (33% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $195,900, the median rent is $1,030/month.
Plattsburgh at a glance
- Population
- 19,830
- Median age
- 31.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $57,630State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $195,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,030/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 37.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.4%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Plattsburgh a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 22.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Plattsburgh
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Plattsburgh the median home value is $195,900, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,030 per month, which is 29.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,681 a month in housing costs.
Plattsburgh median household income
The median household income in Plattsburgh is $57,630 and the income per person is $35,584. 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Plattsburgh: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,960
- Owner-occupied
- 37.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 62.1%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 1.84
Plattsburgh demographics
- Population
- 19,830
- Median age
- 31.9
- Under 18
- 13.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 9,250
- Foreign-born
- 6.9%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Plattsburgh ›
Education in Plattsburgh
40.4% of adults 25 and older in Plattsburgh have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 16.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Plattsburgh
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 66.7%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 9.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.7%
Plattsburgh vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plattsburgh | 19,830 | $57,630 | $195,900 | $1,030 |
| Plattsburgh West | 1,328 | $49,904 | $60,200 | $974 |
| Cumberland Head | 1,535 | $108,182 | $205,200 | $1,423 |
| Morrisonville | 1,950 | $90,430 | $205,200 | $1,103 |
| Grand Isle | 2,192 | $100,846 | $398,600 | $1,363 |
| South Hero | 1,586 | $127,434 | $558,300 | $1,439 |
| Peru | 1,965 | $66,812 | $216,600 | $1,042 |
| West Chazy | 867 | $105,898 | $93,800 | — |
| Cadyville | 479 | $84,012 | $198,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Plattsburgh, NY?
The median household income in Plattsburgh is $57,630, 33% 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?
The median home value in Plattsburgh is $195,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Plattsburgh?
The median gross rent in Plattsburgh is $1,030 per month, about 29.3% of household income.
Is Plattsburgh, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 22.7%.
What is the median age in Plattsburgh?
The median age in Plattsburgh is 31.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Plattsburgh?
The average commute to work in Plattsburgh is 17 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Plattsburgh?
The unemployment rate in Plattsburgh is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Plattsburgh?
40.4% of adults in Plattsburgh 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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