Plattsburgh is home to roughly 19,878 residents. Plattsburgh was founded in 1785 and sits in Clinton County. The median age is 29.5 and the median household income is $53,962. Homes carry a median value of $189,600, and about 38% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (84.2%). Around 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 15 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Housing
Property report
Median home value
$189,600
Median gross rent
$964/mo
Owner-occupied
38.1%
Median year built
1959
Households
8,973
Avg. household size
1.9
Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.
Education
Schools
Schools: Mixed
Plattsburgh has 8 public schools — 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.
Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading35%
Math55%
% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.
PLATTSBURGH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
STAFFORD MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
ARTHUR P MOMOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
CUMBERLAND HEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
OAK STREET SCHOOLElementaryGrades 3–5
THOMAS E GLASGOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–2
CLINTON-ESSEX-WARREN-WASHINGTON BOCESOther
CLINTON COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT
Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.
Safety
Crime
Violent and property crime rates for Plattsburgh vs New York and national averages.
Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.
Environment
Environmental hazards
11 facilities in Plattsburgh report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).
Alstom Transportation · Clinton CountyImperial Wallcoverings Inc · Clinton CountyGriffith Energy Inc · Clinton CountyGriffith Energy - Plattsburgh · Clinton CountyGeorgia-Pacific Corp · Clinton CountyMultina Inc · Clinton CountyImperial Home Decor Group · Clinton CountyA Schonbek & Co Inc · Clinton CountyBfg International Usa Llc · Clinton CountyCamso Manufacturing Usa Ltd · Clinton CountyPlattsburgh Quarry · Clinton County
Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).
Risk
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards · Clinton County
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.
Context
Neighborhood info
Plattsburgh is in Clinton County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.
Plattsburgh was founded in 1785 and sits in Clinton County. Elevation ~42 m.
Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.
Common questions
Plattsburgh — frequently asked
What is the population of Plattsburgh, New York?
Plattsburgh has a population of about 19,878, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Plattsburgh?
The median home value in Plattsburgh is $189,600, and the median gross rent is $964/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Plattsburgh face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Clinton County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, lightning, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in Plattsburgh?
Plattsburgh has 8 public schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Plattsburgh?
Public registry data lists 6 registered sex offenders in or near Plattsburgh. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.