PotsdamNY
A town of 8,427. A regional job hub with 5,263 jobs.
What makes Potsdam stand out
The 3 things Potsdam does most differently from other towns.
57% of Potsdam is in college
2 colleges in town.
- Admission
- 77%
- Net price
- $30,305
- Graduate
- 75%
- Admission
- 78%
- Net price
- $13,624
- Graduate
- 45%
Potsdam’s report card
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All →- Chateaugay vs Morristown - Boys Varsity Soccer 09/28/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 28
- N. Adirondack vs Potsdam - Boys Junior Varsity Soccer 09/21/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 21
- Ogdensburg vs Potsdam - Boys Varsity Football 09/18/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 18
Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Potsdam. Another town gets a different order.
About one in three working residents works right in Potsdam
About one in 3 of Potsdam’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Potsdam (38%), Canton (9%) and Massena (3%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
Where working residents work
1.6% of Potsdam is conserved land
9.9 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Clarkson Woods | 7.3 mi | 321 |
| 2. Lehman Park | 1 mi | 43 |
| 3. Ives Park | 0.3 mi | 6 |
Homes in Potsdam sell for about $176K
The median sale price was $176,000 in May 2026.
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 4% of U.S. communities.
Healthier than 74% of U.S. towns
Potsdam beats the New York average on 10 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
| What stands out | Potsdam | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 5.3% | 11.5% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| More adults in frequent mental distress | 23.1% | 15% |
Less crime per resident than 73% of U.S. towns
Potsdam reports less crime per resident than 73% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade. New York has less reported crime than most states, so among its own towns Potsdam sits closer to the middle.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Potsdam has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 8°, and about 77 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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Potsdam has shrunk 11.8% since 2010
9,428 people in 2010; 8,427 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
About Potsdam
Town in New York, United States
Potsdam is a town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The town population was 8,162 at the 2024 census. When the State University of New York at Potsdam and Clarkson University are in session, the population increases by approximately 8,000 students. The town is named after the city of Potsdam in Germany. The town of Potsdam also contains a village named Potsdam. Potsdam is centrally located within the county and northeast of Canton, the county seat.
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- Population
- 14,901
- Area
- 103 sq mi
- Elevation
- 433 ft
- ZIP code
- 13676, 13699
- Area code
- 315