City profile
Plattsburgh, NY
Clinton County · Population 19,830
Plattsburgh is a town in Clinton County, NY with about 19,830 residents and a typical home value near $196,000. It is 19 miles from Burlington, VT, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
20°F
Summer avg
70°F
Sunny days / yr
175
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$195,900
Typical monthly housing
$1,315
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
91
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.54%
- State income tax (top)
- 10.9%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.53%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 69/100
Top hazards: Ice storm, Earthquake, Riverine flooding
Nearest major airport
135 mi to Albany International Airport (ALB)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 49% Democratic / 51% Republican
Community
Population
19,830
Black population
3.8%
County
Clinton County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸More retirees are leaving NY than arriving, mostly over cost
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: winter storms, high taxes
Highlights
- About 19,830 residents
- Typical home value about $196,000
- 19 miles from Burlington, VT
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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