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Plattsburgh Area Facts

  • Plattsburgh has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Plattsburgh crime rates are 38% higher than the New York average
  • Cost of living in Plattsburgh is 14% lower than the New York average
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Plattsburgh, NY: Lakeside, Historically Rich User Rating 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I moved to Plattsburgh in 1991 after accepting a position as a history professor at the university there. It's actually a very appropriate place for a history buff. Being located on Lake Champlain, it was a key port city and the hub of trading for hundreds of years. You can learn ...Read More about this rich history at several educational centers including The War of 1812 Museum and the Champlain Valley Transportation Museum.

The winters can be severe here, and the summers are gorgeous. The lake is so huge, there's always a pleasant breeze. Several parks line the lakes such as Point Au Roches State Park. The natural surroundings here are wonderful. If you love outdoor activities, you'll love Plattsburgh.

Additionally, Plattsburgh is near the Canadian border, the Adirondack region, the nation's 2nd largest nature preserve. It's also near Burlington, VT, also a wonderful culturally diverse city. If you like to be involved in community activities here, there are plenty of options, especially geared towards family and kids. Read Less
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      B- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Plattsburgh? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Trinity Park
      McDonough Park
      McDonough Park
      Hamilton Street Park
      Champlain Park
      G Burdo Field
      Terry Gordon Memorial Park
      Plattsburg Boat Launch

      Entertainment

      Strand Center Theatre
      Champlain Theatre
      Delta Sigma Phi
      Delta Sigma Phi
      Nina Winkel Sculpture Gallery
      Plattsburgh State Art Museum
      Kent-Delord House Museum
      Kent Rockwell Gallery

      Food & Drink

      Nu Theta Gamma Fraternity
      Subway
      Subway
      Oval Craft Brewing
      Burger King
      Dunkin'
      Burger King
      Dunkin'

      D Commute

      Is public transit available in Plattsburgh? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Plattsburgh.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      5% higher than the US average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Plattsburgh? The cost of living in Plattsburgh is 101/100 - which is 14% lower than New York.
      Plattsburgh
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      New York
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Plattsburgh? Plattsburgh crime rates are 3,012, which are 38% higher than New York
      Total Crime
      3,012 per 100k people

      32% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 34  

      32% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -3%

      Year over year crime is down

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Plattsburgh? The median income in Plattsburgh is $51,588 which is 15% lower than New York.
      Median household income
      $51,5887% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,2469% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      27% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Plattsburgh a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Kinney Drugs
      Rite Aid
      Meyer's Pharmacy
      Kinney Drugs
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Plattsburgh home prices? Plattsburgh home prices are $144,800 - which is 49% lower than New York
      Median home value
      $144,80022% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $84011% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      40%

      37% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Plattsburgh have good schools? The Plattsburgh graduation rate is 82% - which is equal to New York
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      1% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      46%

      4% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Plattsburgh a good place to live? Plattsburgh has an overall rating of 90% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      65%

      5 total surveys

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