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Potsdam, New York real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Potsdam, NY (St. Lawrence County) — Census median home value $144,200, county listing prices down about 0.5% over the past year.
Potsdam, NY is in St. Lawrence County, New York — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 8,507, with a median household income of $32,061. Census data puts Potsdam's median home value at $144,200 (all owner-occupied homes); St. Lawrence County's current median listing price runs $198,000, down about 0.5% over the past year.
At a glance
Potsdam market snapshot
Population
8,507
Median Household Income
$32,061
Median Home Value (city)
$144,200
Median Listing Price (St. Lawrence County)
$198,000
Median Gross Rent
$819/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-0.5%
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What makes Potsdam different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Potsdam's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $144,200. Separately, St. Lawrence County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $198,000. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
St. Lawrence County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.07% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Potsdam has an estimated population of 8,507 and a median household income of $32,061, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Potsdam's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.5x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 31% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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What are home values like in Potsdam, NY?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Potsdam's median home value at $144,200. St. Lawrence County's current median listing price runs $198,000, down about 0.5% over the past year.
What is the population of Potsdam, NY?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Potsdam's population at approximately 8,507.
What's the median rent in Potsdam, NY?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Potsdam at approximately $819 per month.
What is the median household income in Potsdam, NY?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Potsdam at approximately $32,061.
Is the Potsdam housing market growing?
St. Lawrence County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.07% annual change in 2025.
Is Potsdam, NY affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Potsdam's median home value at about 4.5 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 31% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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