Potsdam
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About Potsdam
Town in New York, United StatesPotsdam 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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How Potsdam ranks
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Housing in Potsdam
The median sale price was $176,000 in May 2026.
Safety in Potsdam
Safety Grade B+
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.
Work & commute in Potsdam
Full picture →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.
Health in Potsdam
Health Grade B+
Healthier than 74% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 99% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with New York
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 12 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Potsdam
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 4% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Potsdam
Full climate →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.
Potsdam is a college town
Colleges →of Potsdam’s residents are enrolled in college. Clarkson University has about 3,323 students on campus, and 1 more college is in town.