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Potsdam, NY
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Population: 8,455
Home Price: $120,100
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Overview
Potsdam is a small town in the state of New York with a population of 8,455. Potsdam has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(B) Good
Safety Rating:
(A) Excellent
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
14.8 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Potsdam, NY
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Potsdam
New York
United States
Per Capita Income
$17,964
$42,938
$32,693
Median Household Income
$32,969
$86,617
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
9.2%
5.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
7.2%
10.5%
Age
Potsdam
New York
United States
Median Age
21.1
42.8
42.3
Gender
Potsdam
New York
United States
Male
54.1%
49.2%
49.8%
Female
45.9%
50.8%
50.2%
Race
Potsdam
New York
United States
White
81.2%
84.9%
80.3%
Black or African American
7.4%
4.3%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.2%
0.4%
2.7%
Asian
5.4%
3.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
2.9%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
2.8%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Potsdam
New York
United States
Median Home Price
$120,100
$327,512
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$635
$1,115
$801
Family Households
32.0%
32.0%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
25.0%
25.0%
26.2%
Homeowners
41.1%
72.5%
72.9%
Renters
58.9%
27.5%
27.1%
Education
Potsdam
New York
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
9.4%
4.8%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
19.8%
19.8%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
17.1%
16.9%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
6.5%
11.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
16.0%
19.0%
15.0%
Proficiency
Potsdam
New York
United States
Mathematics
50.5%
56.5%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
63.3%
51.6%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Potsdam
New York
United States
Murder
0.0
1.0
3.0
Rape
0.0
23.6
38.0
Robbery
11.2
23.6
40.7
Assault
11.2
85.8
188.5
Property Crime
Potsdam
New York
United States
Burglary
89.7
137.7
336.1
Theft
650.4
918.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
11.2
42.2
167.1
Arson
0.0
5.5
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Potsdam, NY
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
maple syrup
pizza
fast food
ice cream
red wine
mexican food
bread
salad
food drinks
chicken salad
tastes
vegetarian
chicken wings
authentic
barbecue
popeyes
consumption
meats
cheese
iced tea
clarkson university
clarkson golden knights
hockey
ice hockey
video games
basketball
wrestling
athletics
teams
soccer
boston sports
college football
hotspurs
football
teacherbasketball coach
lacrosse
dirt track racing
athletic
athlete
buschy
inspired by
animation
digital artist
poetry
digital art
comic
creative
comics
theatre
graphic design
collection
animatics
digital artwork
bampw photograph
painting
nature
watercolor
composition
artists
pfp
spare time
books
video games
halfmarathons
random thoughts
memes
comics
junk
anime
sciencetechnology
fishing
hiking
card collector
tvmovies
computers
gaming
scifi
ttrpgs
ramblings
skateboarding
sports
tv
films
media marketing
food drinks
creative
production company
award winning
arts
journalism
theatre
joplins
producer
indie
commentary
television
corporate
hub
gaming
marketing
sports
adirondacks
daily quordle #quordle #quordle
space
summer
winter
lakes
arts
nature
fishing
hiking
facilities
rock climbing
recreational
skiing
mountains
beach
swimming
sustainable environment
ski
great stocking stuffers
post office
comic book store
bookstore
coffee shop
storage box
macys
unique items
soda
carts
woolworths
walmart
wristbands
restaurant
warehouse
mattresses
tj maxx
malls
preorders
merch
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