What are the schools like in Prattsburgh, NY?

Prattsburgh is served primarily by PRATTSBURGH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.2:1.

What is the median household income in Prattsburgh?

The median household income in Prattsburgh, NY is $54,643 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Prattsburgh, NY?

Prattsburgh has an average high temperature of 33.9°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 54.8 inches.

Prattsburgh, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Prattsburgh, NY affordable or expensive?

Prattsburgh's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Prattsburgh is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $97,000 and the median rent is $1,636 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Prattsburgh, NY?

Prattsburgh has a violent crime rate of 28.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 382.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Prattsburgh, NY a Good Place to Live?

Prattsburgh is a small town of 659 in New York, with a median household income of $54,643 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Prattsburgh stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Prattsburgh is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Prattsburgh city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 98.8

Prattsburgh's overall cost of living index is 98.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Prattsburgh costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Prattsburgh, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$97,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,636	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,643	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Prattsburgh's violent crime rate is 28.3 per 100,000 residents — 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

28.3 /100k

Property Crime

382.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Prattsburgh is served primarily by PRATTSBURGH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Prattsburgh, NY	National Avg
School District	PRATTSBURGH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Prattsburgh sees average highs of 33.9°F in January and 83.4°F in July, with 30.2 inches of annual precipitation and 54.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Prattsburgh, NY
Average High — January	33.9°F
Average High — July	83.4°F
Annual Precipitation	30.2"
Annual Snowfall	54.8"

Demographics

Metric	Prattsburgh, NY	National Avg
Population	659	—
Median Age	35.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.3%	22.2%
65 and over	10.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Prattsburgh

Prattsburgh, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

14873

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prattsburgh, NY affordable or expensive?

Prattsburgh's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Prattsburgh roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $97,000 and median rent is $1,636/month.

What is the crime rate in Prattsburgh, NY?

Prattsburgh's violent crime rate is 28.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 382.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Prattsburgh?

Public schools in Prattsburgh are operated by PRATTSBURGH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1. 25.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Prattsburgh, NY a good place to live?

Prattsburgh, NY has a population of 659, a median household income of $54,643, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Prattsburgh?

Prattsburgh averages 33.9°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.2 inches with about 54.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Prattsburgh?

Prattsburgh, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14873.

What is the population of Prattsburgh?

The population of Prattsburgh, New York is 659 with a median age of 35.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Prattsburgh?

Key numbers for living in Prattsburgh: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $97,000, median household income $54,643, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Prattsburgh side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.