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Plattsburgh
  • Town in New York
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Plattsburgh

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    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Plattsburgh is a town in New York with a population of 19,969. Plattsburgh is in Clinton County. Living in Plattsburgh offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Plattsburgh there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and coffee shops. Many young professionals live in Plattsburgh and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Plattsburgh are above average.
    Population
    19,969
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $146,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $870
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      60%
    • Own
      40%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      118.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      15.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      5.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      133.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,063.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      30.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      28%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      17%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      20%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Plattsburgh

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $53,181
    National
    $69,021
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