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Housing Affordability in Plattsburgh, NY
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 35.6%
- New York 38.5%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 48.6%
- New York 52.1%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 15.2%
- New York 27.6%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,681/mo
- New York $2,555/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more2,67748.6%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more53015.2%
- Renters paying 50% or more1,57928.7%
- Median rent as a share of income: 29.3%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 20.4%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $722/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 3.4
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plattsburgh, NY | 35.6% | 48.6% | 15.2% | 29.3% |
| Clinton County | 25.6% | 45.9% | 17.3% | 28.0% |
| New York | 38.5% | 52.1% | 27.6% | 31.2% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Plattsburgh, NY?
- In Plattsburgh, NY, 35.6% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Plattsburgh compare with New York?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Plattsburgh is 35.6%, compared with 38.5% for New York as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates