A gem nestled between the majestic Adirondack peaks, Lake Champlain, Montreal and New York State’s Capital Region. Home to over 100 well-known national and international companies in the retail, restaurant, manufacturing, and service industries, and more than 700 local businesses.
The Town of Plattsburgh has flourished due to our strategic placement along major transportation and trade corridors, and our proximity to Montreal, QC. Our commercial core is centered on the intersection of NYS Route 3 and Interstate 87, locally known as the Northway. Also located on a major north-south railway, and the home of Plattsburgh International Airport, the opportunity for connectivity is significant.
The Town of Plattsburgh does not shy away from complexity. In fact, we have significant experience with large-scale development. In the last 5 years alone, the Town of Plattsburgh has reviewed and approved more than 2.6 million square feet of new commercial/industrial development, more than 300 units of Multi-Family Housing, and more than 150 single-family homes. In a Town with a resident population that just tops 11,000, these are significant numbers.
Our planning and zoning team represents more than 100 years of experience in Planning, Zoning, Code Enforcement, Engineering, and Construction. This level of experience and professionalism has allowed us to usher in major development and secure significant investment for not just the Town, but the entire region.
The Plattsburgh economy serves 300k+ North Country residents in addition to thousands of visitors from around the world.
Clinton County generates over $600 million in retail sales, with a significant majority coming from Plattsburgh’s commercial core.
Plattsburgh boasts many notable rankings including:
Plattsburgh is affordable! An overall cost of living index is 78.2 with low-cost housing, transportation, and utilities. Cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Plattsburgh is less expensive than the US average; above 100 means more expensive.
The ability to make a living, access educational opportunities, and obtain quality healthcare are pivotal to a high quality of life. Plattsburgh residents have convenient access to two local Colleges and the region’s largest health care system. Great local restaurants, theaters, and museums have proliferated, and Top-rated cultural experiences are available with Montreal only an hour away. The Adirondack High Peaks Region, Lake Placid’s Olympic Facilities, and Lake Champlain all offer world-class recreational opportunities right in our backyard.
Visit goadirondack.com and northcountrygoodlife.com to discover all that this appealing area has to offer.
We are Plattsburgh: a gem nestled between the majestic Adirondack peaks, Lake Champlain, Montreal and New York State’s Capital Region. Home to over 100 well-known national and international companies in the retail, restaurant, manufacturing, and service industries, and more than 700 local businesses.
As a resurgent manufacturing hub, this region is home to a growing aerospace and transportation cluster. Plattsburgh has over 50 manufacturing businesses employing approximately 9,000 people, and our industrial capabilities continue to expand.
Canadian interest is notable; promising growth in aerospace and transportation is slated to increase local employment by 32.2% by 2028. The economic impact of Montreal and Canada in Plattsburgh continues to grow annually, now totaling over $1.5 billion a year.
Plattsburgh is open for business: Our 2,000 acre Town Center is home to the busiest commercial corridor north of Albany, with over 320 businesses, 5000 jobs, and over 36,000 vehicle trips per day. With that said, we still have the capacity to grow tenfold with over 1000 acres of land available for your next project.
Here at the Town of Plattsburgh, we take a proactive and collaborative approach to development. We have laid the groundwork for growth by modernizing our zoning, investing in our infrastructure, and building a professional network of staff and partners. In the last decade, our community has invested over 26 million dollars into planning and infrastructure to support projects like yours.
With 130 years of combined experience in development, my team at the Town of Plattsburgh is here to help you every step of the way as you consider your investment in our Town Center.
As the economic engine of New York’s North Country and Montreal’s American Suburb, we are well positioned to take on your project.
