RANK #401 / 1001 NAT · #29 / 45 NY · POP 78,493
1YR FORECAST: +2.0%
5YR OUTLOOK: +30%
Plattsburgh, the county seat of Clinton County, New York, is notable for its significant role in American history, particularly during the War of 1812. The Macdonough Monument stands in Plattsburgh, commemorating a crucial American victory. Located in the northeastern corner of New York, Clinton County borders Quebec, Canada, to the north and Vermont to the east, with Lake Champlain forming much of the eastern boundary. The county is part of the Adirondack Coast, offering access to Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains, providing opportunities for hiking, fishing, boating, and skiing. Commute times average around 20.4 minutes for residents.
Life in Clinton County offers access to natural scenery and outdoor activities. The county is home to Plattsburgh City Beach, one of the largest freshwater beaches in America, and Point Au Roche State Park, which features trails and lake access. Educational institutions include Plattsburgh State University College and Clinton Community College. The economy has seen job growth in recent years, with manufacturing and healthcare being significant employment sectors. There is also ongoing investment in infrastructure and development projects across various sectors.
Clinton County is one of 145 U.S. counties in this market profile — weaker than typical on the BoomTown Index. Within this cohort, its recent home-price change of +5.6% runs above the profile's typical +4.9%.
See all 145 Heartland Steady Growth counties →Overvalued relative to economy
Below-average climate & terrain
Below national median (15x)
Housing looks overvalued at 7.2x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
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Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Bull Run Wind Energy Center
Invenergy
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$449M | Proposed |
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North Country Wind Farm
Terra-Gen
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$360M | Under Construction |
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Marble River Wind Farm
EDP Renewables
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$215M | Operating |
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Valcour Storage
Undisclosed
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$150M | Planned |
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Leo Energy Storage
Undisclosed
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$75M | Planned |
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Community Solar Portfolio (Multiple Projects)
Various
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$50M | Operating/Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 1001 counties.
With a Boom Town Index score of 60/100, Clinton County sits in the upper half of all 1001 ranked counties. and median household income stands at $71,224 — indicators that suggest solid fundamentals even if it's not among the fastest-growing counties in NY.
By national standards, Clinton County is quite affordable. Homes here have a median value of $180,600, and the income-to-home-value ratio of 0.39 is well above the U.S. average — especially with median rent at just $1,003/month. Residents can generally buy a home without being cost-burdened.
Both population (-0.6% YoY) and employment (-2.2%) are contracting in Clinton County, though housing tells its own story with values moving +5.6% over the past 12 months. This is a county where the trend lines are pointing in the wrong direction.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 3.36% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Clinton County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.
Home values climbed +5.6% year-over-year, which is a solid pace of appreciation. The median home in Clinton County is now valued at $180,600. That kind of growth typically reflects sustained demand rather than speculative frenzy.