Averill Park, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Rensselaer County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,604 Population 397/sq mi density
$114,821 Median Income $65,798 per capita
$250,000 Home Value $398,029 Zillow
$1,429 Median Rent 14.4% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$114,821 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $1,429/mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Averill Park, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$114,821
53% above
$65,798 per capita
Home Value
$250,000
11% below
Zillow: $398,029
Median Rent
$1,429/mo
23% above
14.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.5%
14% above
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.9%
10% below
9.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Averill Park Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Averill Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
153%
Home Value
89%
Rent
123%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
114%
Unemployment
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Averill Park a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Averill Park residents earn a median household income of $114,821 , which is 53% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $65,798. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,500 business establishments, including 374 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Averill Park is $250,000 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $398,029. Median rent is $1,429/month, with 14.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Education

38.5% of adults in Averill Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% above the national average). 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Averill Park has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,604
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density397/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born8.7%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$114,821
Per Capita$65,798
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$15,508M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,515

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$1,429
Ownership79.1%
Zillow$398,029
Housing Units842
Rent Burden14.4%

Health

Obesity28.9%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,122/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
Elevation830 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.5%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+20.3%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 51%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Averill Park was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Albany International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 374 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.