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Plattsburgh, NY

Plattsburgh, NY.

Population: 31,447 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Plattsburgh, NY is $258,846 — up 6.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $190,000 after a median 7 days on market. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$258,846

Median home value

+6.1%

1-year change

7

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$258,846
1-year appreciation
+6.1%
3-year appreciation
+16.8%
5-year appreciation
+35.1%
10-year appreciation
+80.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$258,846
House Price Index (state)
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$190,000
Median list price
$470,000
Median price per sqft
$129
Median days on market
7 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
72
Sale-to-list ratio
96.9%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+3.0%
Days to pending
49 days
New listings (monthly)
25

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,102/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,377/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,681/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,185/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,521/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
115.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
BEEKMANTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, PLATTSBURGH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, CLINTON-ESSEX-WARREN-WASHINGTON BOCES
Schools include
CUMBERLAND HEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, THOMAS E GLASGOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ARTHUR P MOMOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, OAK STREET SCHOOL, STAFFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 8% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
61.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Plattsburgh Air Force Base (3.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
33.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,176
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,769

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CHAMPLAIN VALLEY PHYSICIANS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CTR
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-133 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
46.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.1%
Median annual property tax
$4,402
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
76.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
25,410
Average weekly wage
$1,007
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
72

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

PlattsburghState medianUS median
Median home value$258,846$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$190,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market7 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,402$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Plattsburgh, NY?
$258,846.
What is the median sale price in Plattsburgh, NY?
$190,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Plattsburgh, NY?
Median days on market: 7 days.
What is typical rent in Plattsburgh, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,681/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Plattsburgh, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is Plattsburgh, NY in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Plattsburgh, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 8% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Plattsburgh, NY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Plattsburgh, NY?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Plattsburgh Air Force Base, 3.2 mi.
How many schools serve Plattsburgh, NY?
7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Plattsburgh, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 10.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Plattsburgh, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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