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Potsdam, New York, in St Lawrence county, is 109 miles N of Utica, New York (center to center) and 230 miles NE of Buffalo, New York. As of the year 2000 census, 9,425 people lived in Potsdam.
In Potsdam, about 17% of adults are married. Potsdam is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the village; the village has more single adults than most places of its size.
Potsdam is noted for its large share of males.
In 2000, Potsdam had a median family income of $37,933. Significantly, more adults in Potsdam have earned college degrees than have people in most other villages in New York.
Potsdam residents donated more money ($950) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the village.
An estimated 32% of living spaces in Potsdam are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The village housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Living alone is quite feasible in Potsdam, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, the village offers inexpensive rents.
In Potsdam, 62% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Potsdam is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in the village; people report shorter commutes than most.
Comparing Potsdam to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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