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Plattsburgh, NY

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Where history meets outdoor adventures

Scenic Active Lakeside Riverside Suburban Family-Friendly Picturesque Historic Quaint

Situated on the western shores of Lake Champlain, Plattsburgh sits next to the Adirondack Mountains, offering residents access to all kinds of outdoor recreational opportunities. The county seat of Clinton County, Plattsburgh is the site of historical events that occurred during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 and consequently contains numerous museums for residents and visitors to enjoy.

The many specialty shops, restaurants, bars, and cafes in Plattsburgh’s downtown area draws the community together in addition to local events like the Mayor’s Cup Festival and Regatta, the Commemoration of the Battle of Plattsburgh, and professional bass fishing tournaments. Plattsburgh is within an hour’s drive of destinations such as Montreal, Burlington, and the Olympic Village of Lake Placid. Getting around from Plattsburgh is easy with access to I-87, Champlain Ferries, and Plattsburgh International Airport.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Plattsburgh, NY is $1,064 for a studio, $1,047 for one bedroom, $1,174 for two bedrooms, and $1,588 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Plattsburgh has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,047/month
669 Sq Ft
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Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Cumberland Head Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

538 Students

6
out of 10

Arthur P Momot Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

369 Students

3
out of 10

Oak Street School

Public

Grades 3-5

209 Students

3
out of 10

Clinton Essex Warren Washington Boces

Public

Grades K-12

216 Students

Rating Unavailable

Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-2

209 Students

Rating Unavailable

Stafford Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

372 Students

5
out of 10

Clinton Essex Warren Washington Boces

Public

Grades K-12

216 Students

Rating Unavailable

Plattsburgh Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

552 Students

5
out of 10

Clinton Essex Warren Washington Boces

Public

Grades K-12

216 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Cumberland Bay State Park
  • Point Au Roche State Park
  • Grand Isle State Park on Lake Champlain
  • Macomb Reservation State Park
  • Knight Point State Park

Airports

  • Plattsburgh International
  • Patrick Leahy Burlington International

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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 February 2025.