Livability Score

73
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) C-
Scoops Downtown
Coffee Shop
Park Bros Coffee
Coffee Shop
Jernabi Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) A+
Roxy
Cinema
Back Streets
Nightclub
Back Streets
Nightclub
Potsdam Museum
Museum
Snell Music Theater
Theatre Arts
Hosmer Concert Hall
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (14) D-
Chilly Delight
Sweets
Saint Larry's Bar and Grill
Bar
Hot Tamale
Fast Food
McDuff's
Bar
Jreck's Subs
Fast Food
Jreck's Subs
Fast Food
Cantina
Bar
Five Guys
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Deneka Family Fitness Center
Gym
Groceries (4) B
IGA
Grocery Store
Potsdam Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Carriage House Bakery
Bakery
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (15) A+
Ives Park
Park
Riverside Park
Park
Riverside Park
Park
Cubley Park
Park
Anderson Park
Park
Toilets Art Memorial
Park
A. George Davis Park
Park
Class of 1986 Memorial Park
Park
Clarkson 9/11 Memorial Park
Park
Marshall Park
Park
Lehman Park
Park
Shops (24) A+
Misty Hollow
Fabric
Main Street Barber
Hairdresser
Hair Salon & Tanning
Hairdresser
Robar's Hair Care
Hairdresser
Isle of You
Clothing
Argents
Fashion
Today's Hair
Hairdresser
The Total Image
Hairdresser
The Treadmill
Bicycle
Northern Interiors
Furniture
Evans and Whites
Home Improvement
My Studios Hair, Nails, Spray Tanning
Hairdresser
Carol Lee Shoppe
Clothing
Grace Botique
Clothing
Big Lots
Department Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Verizon
Electronics
The Mattress Store
Furniture
Sears
Department Store
AAA Lumber
Home Improvement
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Bicknell Brothers Building Supply
Home Improvement
AT&T
Electronics
Everything Electric
Home Improvement
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Potsdam.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.3%
F
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cost of living B

The cost of living in Potsdam is 96/100 - which is 18% lower than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime F

Potsdam crime rates are 2,961 per 100k, which is 38% higher than New York
Property Crime
2,371 crimes per 100k
D
Violent Crime
591 crimes per 100k
F
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employment F

The median income in Potsdam is $25,850 - which is 57% lower than New York.
Med. Household Income
$25,850
F
Unemployment Rate
5.1%
F
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (12)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Potsdam Police Department
Police
Potsdam Fire Station
Fire Station
North Country Medical Center
Doctor
Medispa
Doctor
James P. Ferriter, DDS
Dentist
John Carville
Dentist
Dr. John Carville
Dentist
Kinney Drugs
Pharmacy
Canton-Potsdam Hospital
Hospital
University Police
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Kinney Drugs
Pharmacy
Orlando Chiropractic Center
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing B-

Potsdam home prices are $117,300 - which is 59% lower than New York
Home Price
$117,300
F
Home Appreciation Rate
7%
B
Home Affordability
4.5x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools A-

The Potsdam graduation rate is 90% - which is 10% higher than New York
School Test Scores
64%
C
High School Grad. Rates
90%
A-
Elementary Schools (2) F
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School
A A Kingston Middle School
High Schools (1) F
Potsdam Senior High School
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ratings A+

Potsdam has an overall rating of 89% from 3 reviews.
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes
A+
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Potsdam? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Ives Park
      Riverside Park
      Riverside Park
      Cubley Park
      Anderson Park
      Toilets Art Memorial
      A. George Davis Park
      Class of 1986 Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      Roxy
      Back Streets
      Back Streets
      Potsdam Museum
      Snell Music Theater
      Hosmer Concert Hall

      Food & Drink

      Chilly Delight
      Saint Larry's Bar and Grill
      Hot Tamale
      McDuff's
      Jreck's Subs
      Jreck's Subs
      Cantina
      Five Guys

      D Commute

      Is public transit available in Potsdam? Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Potsdam.
      Drive to Work
      53%

      23% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      29%

      26% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Potsdam a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Canton-Potsdam Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Kinney Drugs
      Kinney Drugs
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      North Country Medical Center
      Medispa