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Potsdam
  • Town in New York
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Potsdam

    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      C minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Potsdam is a town in New York with a population of 14,925. Potsdam is in St. Lawrence County. Living in Potsdam offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Potsdam and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Potsdam are above average.
    Population
    14,925
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $112,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $728
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      36%
    • Own
      64%
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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
      11.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      11.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      89.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      650.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      11.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      7%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      35%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      8%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      22%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      14%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      32%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      11%
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    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $51,410
    National
    $69,021
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