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Potsdam, NY

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Potsdam.

Population: 15,068 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Potsdam, NY is $192,563 — up 8.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $247,000 after a median 189 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,263/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, winterweather, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$192,563

Median home value

+8.5%

1-year change

189

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$192,563
1-year appreciation
+8.5%
3-year appreciation
+20.7%
5-year appreciation
+35.1%
10-year appreciation
+78.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$192,563
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
$247,000
Median list price
$278,500
Median price per sqft
$133
1-year sale-price change
+42.0%
Median days on market
189 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
54
Sale-to-list ratio
93.0%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+2.8%
New listings (monthly)
15

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,263/mo
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)
111.7 (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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
A A KINGSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL, LAWRENCE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, POTSDAM SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sealand Restoration, Inc. (20.2 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
45.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,824
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,309

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Potsdam Municipal Airport Damon Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Massena International Airport Richards Field (MSS) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
CANTON-POTSDAM HOSPITAL, CARTHAGE AREA HOSPITAL, INC, CLIFTON-FINE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-112 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Housing built before 1970
25.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.8%
Median annual property tax
$4,282
Mean commute to work
13 min
Households with broadband internet
76.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
24,696
Average weekly wage
$1,020
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
149

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

How it compares

PotsdamState medianUS median
Median home value$192,563$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$247,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market189 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,263/mo$2,708/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,282$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 Potsdam, NY?
$192,563.
What is the median sale price in Potsdam, NY?
$247,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Potsdam, NY?
Median days on market: 189 days.
What is typical rent in Potsdam, NY?
Typical rent: $1,263/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Potsdam, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Potsdam, NY in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Potsdam, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Potsdam, NY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Potsdam, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Potsdam, NY?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Potsdam, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 3.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Potsdam, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 111.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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