Potsdam, NY
Living in Potsdam
Bikeability81
Walkability99
Commute100
Public Transit72
Affordability88
Public Safety86
Airports7
Hospitals54
Colleges86
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools49
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.2kPopulation-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
$32kMedian 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
$113kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$668Median 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
Deer Crossing Amish School
7 miles, NW
St Mary's School
10 miles, SW
Little River Community School
12 miles, SW
St Therese's Academy
16 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Potsdam, NY
SUNY College at Potsdam
1 miles, SE
Clarkson University
1 miles, SW
St Lawrence University
10 miles, SW
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
40 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Potsdam, NY
Canton-Potsdam Hospital
0 miles, N
Massena Memorial Hospital
19 miles, N
St Lawrence Psych Center
23 miles, W
Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center
25 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Potsdam, NY
Ogdensburg International Airport
24 miles, W
Watertown International Airport
69 miles, SW
Plattsburgh International Airport
74 miles, E
Burlington International Airport
91 miles, E