Potsdam, NY

Living in Potsdam

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Bikeability 81
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Walkability 99
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 72
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Affordability 88
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 54
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Colleges 86
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Schools 49
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Residents

9.2k Population -322 (2010–19)
21  y Median Age
49% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
38% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years6%
15 to 34 years70%
35 to 54 years12%
55 to 74 years9%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black6%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate21%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree30%

Households

Family household38%
Householder living alone44%
Householder not living alone18%

Economy

$32k Median Household Income +$9.1k (2010–19)
72% Above Poverty +7% (2010–19)
13  mi Average Commute
71% Lived Here Last Year +18% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector52%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Sales and office21%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van59%
Public transportation1%
Walked33%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$113k Median Home Value +$22k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$668 Median Monthly Rent +$142 (2010–19)
34% Owner-Occupied +10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached39%
Multiple units11%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier35%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K<1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more3%

House Heating Type

Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas2%
Utility gas70%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Potsdam

United States45
New York39
St. Lawrence County6

Property Crime in Potsdam

United States48
New York28
St. Lawrence County10

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump41%

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 4 5
Dec 23 3 16

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Potsdam

Inland Flooding17
Tornado3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Potsdam, NY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Potsdam, NY

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St Mary's School
10 miles, SW
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St Therese's Academy
16 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Potsdam, NY

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Clarkson University
1 miles, SW
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St Lawrence University
10 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Potsdam, NY

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Airports

Airports near Potsdam, NY

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