Cohoes, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Rensselaer County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
18,043 Population 4,786/sq mi density
$62,111 Median Income $33,370 per capita
$209,400 Home Value $342,287 Zillow
$1,179 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
186 Violent Crime/100K 1,113 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$62,111 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$209,400 home value, $1,179/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
186 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Cohoes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 59.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation229 ft (70 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density4,786/sq mi
Coordinates42.7729°N, 73.7078°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRensselaer County County
Nearest AirportAlbany International (ALB)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 59.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.55"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.9 / 100
Community Resilience87.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood No Rating
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Mar 11, 2020.

Jun 17, 1991 7 km NE of Worcester, New York M4.0 81 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 138 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 126 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 130 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 104 km
Dec 13, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.2 40 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 58 km
Jul 24, 2007 12 km SSW of Altamont, New York M3.1 39 km
May 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M3.1 40 km
Oct 21, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.9 39 km
Sep 29, 1994 13 km WNW of North Creek, New York M2.9 113 km
May 14, 2007 5 km ESE of Benson, Vermont M2.8 109 km
Aug 27, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.8 33 km
Mar 22, 2009 9 km SW of Altamont, New York M2.8 37 km
Aug 25, 2011 5 km WSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 33 km
Feb 18, 2009 15 km N of Medusa, New York M2.7 39 km
Feb 20, 2009 15 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.7 39 km
Feb 27, 2008 2 km SW of Central Bridge, New York M2.7 54 km
Jul 24, 2007 13 km SSW of Altamont, New York M2.6 39 km
Dec 13, 2009 14 km N of Medusa, New York M2.6 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 244 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 122 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

158 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 204 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 68 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 67 km 0
Aug 28, 1973 EF4 46 km 4
May 22, 2014 EF3 40 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 17 km 0
Jun 16, 1974 EF3 59 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 98 km 0
Aug 20, 1968 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF3 14 km 0
May 29, 2013 EF2 41 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 67 km 0
Jul 21, 2003 EF2 42 km 0
Jun 5, 2002 EF2 92 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 22 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 79 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 78 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 48 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 64 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 89 km 0
Jun 30, 1976 EF2 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 EAST MOUNTAIN 964 45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.3 in

Cohoes has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.3").

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