Potsdam, New York

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Potsdam is located in St. Lawrence County, NY. The population is , making Potsdam the 3rd largest city in St. Lawrence County.

There are 3 public schools in Potsdam with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Potsdam is very low , and there are 19 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Potsdam is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Potsdam property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Potsdam include Norwood, Hannawa Falls and Madrid.

Potsdam Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 49.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 42.3%

Crime Rate

68.78% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 11
  • Violent Crimes: 22
  • Robbery: 11
  • Burglary: 90
  • Property Crime: 751
  • Larceny Theft: 650

Registered Offenders

100.00% Lower than national avg.
  • 19 offenders in Potsdam
  • 0.00 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

81 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 77

Unemployment

Very High 4.6%
  • New York unemployment average: 4.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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3 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Potsdam, NY and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Potsdam's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Potsdam, NY

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9 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Potsdam, NY issued 9 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 9 permits, 5 were issued for single family homes and 4 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Potsdam, NY issued 6 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

**Displaying data from Potsdam, NY
  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $594
  • 1 Bedroom: $677
  • 2 Bedrooms: $827
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,047
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,186

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Environmental Hazards

81 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (347/368)
    Potsdam, NY has 94.29% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Potsdam, NY is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.17 Average
    Potsdam, NY is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 18.12°
  • February 21.05°
  • March 32.03°
  • April 45.4°
  • May 58.6°
  • June 64.96°
  • July 70.56°
  • August 68.92°
  • September 60.44°
  • October 48.05°
  • November 36.87°
  • December 20.73°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Potsdam, NY

Earthquakes
Potsdam, NY has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Potsdam, NY has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Potsdam, NY has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Potsdam, NY has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Potsdam, NY: $24,068

Unemployment

Unemployment in Potsdam is 4.6%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 50.93%
White Collar - 49.07%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Andrew Cuomo
  • Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand
  • Sen. Charles E. Schumer

City Representatives

  • Tom Reed

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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4 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Potsdam, NY
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