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Potsdam, New York

village · St. Lawrence County

At a glance

8,427
Population
$146,400
Median home value
52% below U.S. median
$898/mo
Median rent
33% below U.S. median
$34,546
Median household income
56% below U.S. median
15.8 min
Average commute
85.5%
Homes with broadband
4.8%
Unemployment

Living here

Colleges in town:
Clarkson University Graduate degrees
SUNY College at Potsdam Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college49 mi
Nearest technical college69 mi
High school graduates93.2%
College graduates51.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Potsdam
state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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