Plattsburgh SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Cost of living in Plattsburgh summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Plattsburgh. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in Plattsburgh is 99 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Plattsburgh is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Plattsburgh is $244,069.
The median income in Plattsburgh is $57,630.
Plattsburgh's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Plattsburgh Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Plattsburgh | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 108 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 107 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 79 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 107 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 107 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 107 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Plattsburgh, NY Weather
The average high in Plattsburgh is 54.6° and the average low is 36.3°.
There are 70.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 34.1 inches of precipitation each year with 56.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Plattsburgh |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 54.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 36.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 70.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 34.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 56.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Plattsburgh Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Plattsburgh
The current population in Plattsburgh is 19,830. The population has decreased 0.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19,830 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 19,878 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 19,907 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 19,969 | 3.2% |
| 2020 | 19,343 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 19,465 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 19,515 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 19,734 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 19,820 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 19,845 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 19,840 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 19,907 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 19,911 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 19,975 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 19,974 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Plattsburgh
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Plattsburgh is:
83.0% White with 16,462 White residents.
3.2% African American with 634 African American residents.
0.6% American Indian with 117 American Indian residents.
3.2% Asian with 639 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 12 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 65 Other residents.
4.6% Two Or More with 904 Two Or More residents.
5.0% Hispanic with 997 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Plattsburgh | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.0% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.2% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.2% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.6% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.0% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Plattsburgh
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Plattsburgh is 52.7% female with 10,456 female residents.
Plattsburgh is 47.3% male with 9,374 male residents.
| Gender | Plattsburgh | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Plattsburgh for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Plattsburgh completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Plattsburgh completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Plattsburgh completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Plattsburgh completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Plattsburgh completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Plattsburgh completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Plattsburgh completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Plattsburgh completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Plattsburgh completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Plattsburgh | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Plattsburgh, New York
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10.2% of households in Plattsburgh earn Less than $10,000.
4.2% of households in Plattsburgh earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.5% of households in Plattsburgh earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.4% of households in Plattsburgh earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.5% of households in Plattsburgh earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.7% of households in Plattsburgh earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.6% of households in Plattsburgh earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.8% of households in Plattsburgh earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.7% of households in Plattsburgh earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.6% of households in Plattsburgh earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Plattsburgh | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.2% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.2% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.5% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.4% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.5% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.7% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.6% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.8% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.7% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.6% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
