Living in Potsdam, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Potsdam · Census data 2020–2024
Potsdam has 253 residents with a median age of 27.9. The median household income is $66,250 (7% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $124,300, the median rent is $1,604/month.
Potsdam is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Potsdam at a glance
- Population
- 253
- Median age
- 27.9State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $66,250State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $124,300State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,604/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 77.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.8%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Potsdam a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 20.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Potsdam
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Potsdam the median home value is $124,300, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,604 per month, which is 26% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,100 a month in housing costs.
Potsdam median household income
The median household income in Potsdam is $66,250 and the income per person is $23,151. 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Potsdam: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 90
- Owner-occupied
- 77.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.1%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.94
Potsdam demographics
- Population
- 253
- Median age
- 27.9
- Under 18
- 28.1%
- 65 and older
- 8.3%
- Households
- 86
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Potsdam ›
Education in Potsdam
12.8% of adults 25 and older in Potsdam have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Potsdam
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0.8%
- Drive alone
- 86.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
Potsdam vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potsdam | 253 | $66,250 | $124,300 | $1,604 |
| Laura | 436 | $78,125 | $123,700 | $825 |
| Phillipsburg | 406 | $74,722 | $152,200 | $997 |
| Pitsburg | 370 | $54,931 | $161,800 | $919 |
| Ludlow Falls | 105 | $60,250 | $97,800 | $1,031 |
| West Milton | 4,771 | $62,885 | $141,800 | $963 |
| Gordon | 222 | $71,250 | $129,900 | $736 |
| Verona | 653 | $66,250 | $153,600 | $627 |
| Union | 7,037 | $73,353 | $169,200 | $1,118 |
More for people moving to Potsdam
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What is the median household income in Potsdam, OH?
The median household income in Potsdam is $66,250, 7% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Potsdam?
The median home value in Potsdam is $124,300, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Potsdam?
The median gross rent in Potsdam is $1,604 per month, about 26% of household income.
Is Potsdam, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 20.8%.
What is the median age in Potsdam?
The median age in Potsdam is 27.9 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Potsdam?
The average commute to work in Potsdam is 23 minutes; 0.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Potsdam?
The unemployment rate in Potsdam is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Potsdam?
12.8% of adults in Potsdam 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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