Quarterly Statistical Snapshot
Clinton County, New York
| Characteristic |
Statistic |
Date |
Last Reading |
| County Population |
81,618 |
Jan., 2009 |
81,947 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
39,793 |
June, 2010 |
39,169 |
| Unemployment Rate Clinton Co./Most Recent U.S. |
9.8%/9.7% |
June 2010 |
9.6%/9.5% |
| Per Capita Personal Income |
$32,111 |
2008 |
$31,034 |
| County Personal Income Earned |
$2,620,835,598 |
2008 |
$2,540,598,410 |
| Exchange Rate $U.S. per $1.00 Canadian |
.9616 |
Aug. 19, 2010 |
.9500 |
| 30 Year Fixed Mortgage Rate |
4.51% |
Aug. 19, 2010 |
4.63% |
| Plattsburgh Cost of Living as % of U.S. Average |
103.60% |
June, 2010 |
100.10% |
| Average Price of Regular Gasoline and Diesel Fuel |
$2.80/$3.20 |
Aug. 19, 2010 |
$2.77/$3.15 |
| Median Home Price Plattsburgh |
$172,500 |
Aug. 19, 2010 |
$126,700 |
| Median Family Income |
$60,600 |
2010 estimate |
$60,900 |
| Share of median family inc. to finance median home |
17.5% |
2010 estimate |
15.6% |
| Single Family Housing Permits |
4 |
to Q1, 2010 |
19 |
| Multi Family Housing Permits |
0 |
to Q1, 2010 |
6 |
| Total Housing Units |
34,340 |
2005-07 est. |
34,340 |
| Owner Occupied Units |
71.40% |
2005-07 est. |
71.40% |
| Families Below Poverty Line |
9.80% |
2005-07 est. |
9.80% |
| High School Graduates |
83.50% |
2005-07 est. |
83.50% |
| College Graduates |
22.10% |
2005-07 est. |
22.10% |
| City property crime rate per thousand population |
27.151 |
|
27.151 |
| City violent crime rate per thousand population |
0.730 |
|
0.730 |
Putting Clinton County on the Map
by Colin Read, August 18, 2010
Last week, the Clinton County region hosted two inaugural events that are likely to bring it more visibility, and, ultimately, more jobs in the tourism sector. And, next week, we will enjoy the return of another major group that has made Plattsburgh a regular stop on a regional sporting tour.
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What Will Renew Consumer Confidence?
by Paul Grasso, August 19, 2010
There is no denying it; these are challenging times. This recession has been so deep and long-lasting that it has now affected a great many people who have been employed for decades. Some of these individuals may never before have known unemployment. It has affected many who believed that it would never happen to them.
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Planning for Our Economic Future
by Colin Read, July 21, 2010
Clinton County has experienced an illustrious economic past, and is currently enjoying a vibrant industrial present. However, while our economic past has followed a serendipitous path, and the present has benefited from the efforts and planning of The Development Corporation (TDC) and others, our future will require a much more concerted and coordinated effort.
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Are We Turning the Corner - Again?
by Paul Grasso, July 31, 2010
Earlier this month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported in its Employment Situation Summary that the national unemployment rate dropped by 200 basis points to 9.5% in June. The national unemployment rate is now at its lowest level since July 2009 and has declined 0.7% from its highest level of the current recession in October 2009.
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