Potsdam Town, NY
Living in Potsdam Town
Bikeability
66
Walkability
92
Commute
97
Public Transit
56
Affordability
82
Public Safety
91
Airports
7
Hospitals
56
Colleges
87
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
47
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
16k
Population
-488 (2010–19)
25 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
39%
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
53%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years52%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black4%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate30%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree24%
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$54k
Median Household Income
+$18k (2010–19)
81%
Above Poverty
+6% (2010–19)
18 mi
Average Commute
79%
Lived Here Last Year
+12% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector50%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van75%
Public transportation1%
Walked18%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$106k
Median Home Value
+$19k (2010–19)
9%
Built 2000 or Later
$689
Median Monthly Rent
+$170 (2010–19)
55%
Owner-Occupied
+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene19%
LP gas10%
Utility gas49%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Potsdam Town
United States45
New York39
St. Lawrence County6
Property Crime in Potsdam Town
United States48
New York28
St. Lawrence County10
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (55%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump42%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 16 | 2 | 17 |
Feb | 19 | 2 | 15 |
Mar | 29 | 2 | 11 |
Apr | 43 | 3 | 4 |
May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 66 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 47 | 4 | 1 |
Nov | 36 | 3 | 5 |
Dec | 23 | 3 | 16 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Potsdam Town
Inland Flooding18
Tornado3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Potsdam Town, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Potsdam Town, NY
Deer Crossing Amish School
6 miles, N
St Mary's School
9 miles, SW
Little River Community School
11 miles, SW
Locust Grove
14 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Potsdam Town, NY
Clarkson University
2 miles, SE
SUNY College at Potsdam
3 miles, SE
St Lawrence University
9 miles, SW
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
42 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Potsdam Town, NY
Canton-Potsdam Hospital
3 miles, E
Massena Memorial Hospital
19 miles, N
St Lawrence Psych Center
21 miles, W
Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center
23 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Potsdam Town, NY
Ogdensburg International Airport
21 miles, W
Watertown International Airport
68 miles, SW
Plattsburgh International Airport
77 miles, E
Burlington International Airport
94 miles, E