Potsdam Town, NY

Living in Potsdam Town

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Bikeability 66
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Walkability 92
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Commute 97
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Public Transit 56
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Affordability 82
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 56
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Colleges 87
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Schools 47
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Potsdam Town, NY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Potsdam Town, NY

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St Mary's School
9 miles, SW
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Locust Grove
14 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Potsdam Town, NY

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Clarkson University
2 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Potsdam Town, NY

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Airports

Airports near Potsdam Town, NY

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