The Town FilesPlattsburgh, New York
City in Clinton County · population 19,841 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $195,900
- Household income
- $57,630
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 50 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 31.9
Plattsburgh is a city of 19,841 people in Clinton County, New York. The median home is worth $195,900, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks more vibrant than 95% of New York towns, better for young professionals than 91% of New York towns, better for cycling than 91% of New York towns.
How Plattsburgh ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Plattsburgh is worth $195,900, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $57,630, which is more affordable than 36% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,030 a month. 37.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Plattsburgh | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $195,900 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,030 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $57,630 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 37.9% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.6% | — |
Who lives in Plattsburgh
| People | Plattsburgh | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.9 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.2% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 13.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.4% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.7% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.9% | — |
| Work from home | 7.0% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 16.6 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.7% | 91.1% |
Weather in Plattsburgh
July highs average 80.7°F and January lows 10.0°F. About 30.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 50.1 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 154 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Plattsburgh since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on June 10, 2025 about 5.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 10, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 16, 2007.
Severe weather in Clinton County since 1996
Clinton County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4723: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| July 12, 2017 | Snowstorm | DR-4322: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| July 12, 2013 | Flood | DR-4129: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Clinton County
Clinton County had 32,264 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,550 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Plattsburgh itself the ACS puts it at 5.9%.
Public schools in Plattsburgh
6 public schools with 2,312 students, about 9.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLATTSBURGH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 560 | 10.2 |
| CUMBERLAND HEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 540 | 11.5 |
| STAFFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 401 | 8.0 |
| ARTHUR P MOMOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 363 | 9.3 |
| THOMAS E GLASGOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-2 | 241 | 10.5 |
| OAK STREET SCHOOL | 3-5 | 207 | 10.9 |
Towns near Plattsburgh
- Plattsburgh, NY2.9 mi · 11,886 people · home $179,900
- Schuyler Falls, NY6.6 mi · 4,843 people · home $201,600
- Beekmantown, NY7.0 mi · 5,508 people · home $176,700
- Peru, NY9.3 mi · 6,772 people · home $203,200
- Chazy, NY11.4 mi · 4,096 people · home $187,400
- Dannemora, NY12.9 mi · 3,287 people · home $134,400
- Keeseville, NY13.0 mi · 2,931 people · home $120,900
- Au Sable, NY13.5 mi · 3,183 people · home $133,000
Plattsburgh questions
Is Plattsburgh, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Plattsburgh scores better for retirees than 12% of New York towns and quieter than 8%. 17.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.9).
How much does a house cost in Plattsburgh?
The median owner-occupied home in Plattsburgh is valued at $195,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,630, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,030 a month.
What is the weather like in Plattsburgh?
July highs average 80.7°F and January lows 10.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 30.9 inches of precipitation a year and 50.1 inches of snow.
Does Plattsburgh get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Plattsburgh since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on June 10, 2025. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)