Plattsburgh, New York

Small New York city with local appeal

Northeast Plattsburgh, NY Metro

WhereAtHome Score

76.4

C

out of 100

Overview

Plattsburgh is a New York city with a population of approximately 19,867, part of the Plattsburgh, NY metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $258,665. Median household income is $55,049.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 19,867 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $258,665 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $55,049 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 14.5 minutes
  • Part of the Plattsburgh, NY metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

19,867

Source: Census ACS

$258,665

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$55,049

Source: Census ACS

14.5 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

55

Source: Walk Score

98 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Clinton County (county-level results)

49%
51%
Democrat 17,478
Republican 18,247
Leans R+2.1

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 79.4/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 58.6/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 89.3/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 55/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 44/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 76.4

Location

Plattsburgh, NY (44.6927, -73.4660)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.