The Town FilesPlattsburgh West, New York
Community in Clinton County · population 1,382 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $60,200
- Household income
- $49,904
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 68 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 45.0
Plattsburgh West is a community of 1,382 people in Clinton County, New York. The median home is worth $60,200, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for cycling than 95% of New York towns, easier by car than 83% of New York towns, more vibrant than 80% of New York towns.
How Plattsburgh West 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 West is worth $60,200, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 1.2 times the median household income of $49,904, which is more affordable than 100% of New York towns. Median rent is $974 a month. 65.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Plattsburgh West | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $60,200 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $974 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $49,904 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 65.3% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Plattsburgh West
| People | Plattsburgh West | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.0 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.8% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 19.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.0% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.0% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 9.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 5.4% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 14.1 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.6% | 91.1% |
Weather in Plattsburgh West
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 67.6 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 West since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on June 10, 2025 about 5.6 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 20 times; the largest was 2.25 inches on July 4, 2012.
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 West itself the ACS puts it at 14.9%.
Towns near Plattsburgh West
- Plattsburgh, NY0.9 mi · 11,886 people · home $179,900
- Plattsburgh, NY2.4 mi · 19,841 people · home $195,900
- Morrisonville, NY2.7 mi · 1,893 people · home $205,200
- Schuyler Falls, NY4.2 mi · 4,843 people · home $201,600
- Cumberland Head, NY5.8 mi · 1,735 people · home $205,200
- Peru, NY7.3 mi · 1,843 people · home $216,600
- Beekmantown, NY7.3 mi · 5,508 people · home $176,700
- Peru, NY7.6 mi · 6,772 people · home $203,200
Plattsburgh West questions
Is Plattsburgh West, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Plattsburgh West scores better for retirees than 7% of New York towns and quieter than 22%. 27.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.0).
How much does a house cost in Plattsburgh West?
The median owner-occupied home in Plattsburgh West is valued at $60,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,904, so homes cost about 1.2 times income. Median rent is $974 a month.
What is the weather like in Plattsburgh West?
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 67.6 inches of snow.
Does Plattsburgh West get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Plattsburgh West 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)