How many renters in Plattsburgh, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.6% (±6.3 points) of renting households in Plattsburgh, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.6% (±6.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.4% (±5.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.3% (±2.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Plattsburgh
| Share of income spent on rent | Plattsburgh | Clinton County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.1% (±3.0 points) | 16.4% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.9% (±3.4 points) | 10.4% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.0% (±5.0 points) | 17.0% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.4% (±3.2 points) | 10.2% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.2% (±2.4 points) | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.4% (±5.8 points) | 37.9% | 43.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Plattsburgh against Clinton County, its state and the nation
| Plattsburgh | Clinton County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.6% (±6.3 points) | 45.9% (±4.8 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.4% (±5.8 points) | 37.9% (±4.2 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.3% (±2.9 points) | 28.0% (±2.0 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $42,543 (±$4,756) | $41,416 (±$3,389) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,030 (±$61) | $1,003 (±$37) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Plattsburgh, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Clinton County (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Clinton County, Plattsburgh ranks 6 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 419 of 999.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Plattsburgh
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plattsburgh | — | 48.6% (±6.3 points) | — |
| Plattsburgh West | 2.4 mi | 32.1% (±37.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Plattsburgh | 2.9 mi | 38.9% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cumberland Head | 3.5 mi | 0.0% (±60.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morrisonville | 4.9 mi | 46.7% (±31.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Schuyler Falls | 6.6 mi | 26.6% (±29.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Beekmantown | 7.0 mi | 15.5% (±15.8 points) | Lower |
| Grand Isle | 8.0 mi | 50.8% (±24.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Hero | 8.6 mi | 32.6% (±30.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Beekmantown, NY (15.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Clinton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Altona | 69.4% (±26.7 points) |
| 2 | Town of Mooers | 65.1% (±51.4 points) |
| 3 | Town of Peru | 54.7% (±26.8 points) |
| 4 | Town of Champlain | 54.4% (±17.3 points) |
| 5 | Town of Dannemora | 53.8% (±36.4 points) |
| 6 | Plattsburgh | 48.6% (±6.3 points) |
| 7 | Town of Au Sable | 47.3% (±26.2 points) |
| 8 | Town of Black Brook | 46.9% (±23.7 points) |
| 9 | Town of Plattsburgh | 38.9% (±11.1 points) |
| 10 | Town of Chazy | 30.8% (±25.0 points) |
| 11 | Town of Schuyler Falls | 26.6% (±29.5 points) |
| 12 | Town of Ellenburg | 20.2% (±13.8 points) |
Showing 12 of 15 places in Clinton County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Plattsburgh
Are renters in Plattsburgh rent-burdened?
48.6% of renting households in Plattsburgh pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Plattsburgh spend on rent?
The median renting household in Plattsburgh, NY spends 29.3% (±2.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plattsburgh city, Clinton County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plattsburgh city, Clinton County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plattsburgh city, Clinton County, New York
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Plattsburgh city, Clinton County, New York (county subdivision:58574, in state:36 county:019).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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