Potsdam Town, NY
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
8/10
home
Housing
8/10
visibility
Safety
9/10
local_library
Schools
5/10
local_airport
Airports
1/10
school
Colleges
8/10
accessibility
Hospitals
2/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- visibility Safety
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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
- local_library Schools
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Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.
Residents
Population
14,917
332.4M (US)
Median Age
26.2 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.2%
64% (US)
College-Educated
35.1%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$53,190
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.3%
88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.7%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$134,100
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$646
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$776
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.3%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
St. Lawrence County
1
Massena-Ogdensburg Urban Area
1
New York
4
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
St. Lawrence County
1
Massena-Ogdensburg Urban Area
1
New York
3
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | 16 | 16 |
| Feb | 2 | 14 | 19 |
| Mar | 2 | 10 | 28 |
| Apr | 3 | 3 | 43 |
| May | 3 | 0 | 55 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 64 |
| Jul | 4 | 0 | 69 |
| Aug | 4 | 0 | 66 |
| Sep | 4 | 0 | 59 |
| Oct | 4 | 0 | 47 |
| Nov | 3 | 5 | 36 |
| Dec | 3 | 15 | 23 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 38% leaning right.
Liberal (56%) (38%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 43%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 21, NY State Senate District 45, NY Assembly District 116, NYSchools
Potsdam Senior High School
3 miles, SE
•
5
Aa Kingston Middle School
3 miles, SE
•
2.3
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School
3 miles, SE
•
2.3
Deer Crossing Amish School
6 miles, N
Colleges
Clarkson University
2 miles, SE
•
4.6
SUNY College at Potsdam
3 miles, SE
•
2.3
St Lawrence University
9 miles, SW
•
3.2
SUNY College of Technology at Canton
9 miles, W
•
1.9
Hospitals
Canton-Potsdam Hospital
3 miles, SE
•
4.1
Massena Memorial Hospital
19 miles, NE
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3.2
St Lawrence Psych Center
21 miles, NW
Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center
23 miles, NW
•
4.1
Airports
Ogdensburg International Airport
21 miles, NW
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1
Watertown International Airport
68 miles, W
•
1
Plattsburgh International Airport
77 miles, SE
•
1
Burlington International Airport
94 miles, SE
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1.4