Median Age
26 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 39% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
9%
Potsdam, NY
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$874
Population
8,908
Renter Mix
58% Rent
Classic college town boasts historic charm and natural beauty
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Historic
Situated in the Adirondack foothills of northern New York, Potsdam is a small town brimming with historic charm. Established in 1806, Potsdam boasts a bevy of well-maintained historic buildings in a lush, naturally beautiful environment. Potsdam is unique in that it is a town home to two villages: the Village of Potsdam and the Village of Norwood.
The town is also home to two universities—SUNY Potsdam and Clarkson University—lending the community the many educational and cultural opportunities of a classic college town. Downtown Potsdam is centered on the intersection of Main Street and Market Street, with a slew of beautifully kept brick buildings containing restaurants, shops, and cafes.
Cut by the Raquette River, Potsdam naturally offers plenty of options for outdoor recreation. Sandstoner Park and Ives Park are two of the town’s most popular parks. Multiple state forests and parks are also within easy driving distance, including Adirondack State Park, the largest park in the contiguous United States.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$50,750
Average: $65,483
Education
2,214
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,483
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Potsdam has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
58%
Non-Renters
42%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Potsdam, NY is $761 for a studio, $874 for one bedroom, $1,130 for two bedrooms, and $1,275 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Potsdam has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$874/month
659 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Potsdam, NY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
526 Students
Public
Grades K-8
393 Students
Public
Grades K-8
393 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
360 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.