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Potsdam
City in New York, United States
Overview
Potsdam, New York, is a small college town in northern New York State, set along the scenic Raquette River. Known for its charming downtown, lively academic community, and easy access to the Adirondacks, Potsdam offers a blend of rural tranquility and youthful energy.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
14,901
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
44.67°, -74.98°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,975
Local Cost
$1,250
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
6.7°C
Summer Avg
19.1°C
Winter Avg
-6.6°C
Record High
35.1°C
Record Low
-32.3°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1018 mm
Internet Speed
253 Mbps
Upload
137 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
21
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
4
Parks
13
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
271.0
Airport
MSS
Distance
32 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 22 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.
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