Clinton County, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
78,961 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,208 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$175,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$565 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$835 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Plattsburgh Urban Area
1
New York
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Plattsburgh Urban Area
1
New York
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 18 17
Feb 2 16 20
Mar 2 14 29
Apr 3 5 43
May 3 0 54
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 3 0 58
Oct 4 1 47
Nov 3 6 36
Dec 2 17 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 52% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 45%
Hillary Clinton 47%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 21, NY State Senate District 45, NY Assembly District 115, NY
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Schools

Saranac Middle School
6 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Saranac High School
6 miles, SW • 5 star
Saranac Elementary School
6 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Morrisonville Elementary School
8 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
12 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Clinton Community College
15 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Alice Hyde Medical Center
30 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Northwestern Medical Center Inc
31 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Plattsburgh International Airport
14 miles, SE • 1 star
Burlington International Airport
33 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Ogdensburg International Airport
86 miles, W • 1 star
Watertown International Airport
126 miles, W • 1 star
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