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East Greenbush, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Rensselaer County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
6,562 Population 1,674/sq mi density
$115,189 Median Income $63,236 per capita
$288,400 Home Value $300,123 Zillow
$1,702 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
146 Violent Crime/100K 1,535 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$115,189 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$288,400 home value, $1,702/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
146 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
49.3% bachelor's degree or higher

East Greenbush, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$115,189
53% above
$63,236 per capita
Home Value
$288,400
2% above
Zillow: $300,123
Median Rent
$1,702/mo
46% above
32.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
146/100K
62% below
1,535/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.3%
46% above
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.3%
15% below
8.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
246 sunny days/yr

How East Greenbush Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
153%
Home Value
102%
Rent
146%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
146%
Unemployment
22%
Crime
38%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Greenbush a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

East Greenbush residents earn a median household income of $115,189 , which is 53% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $63,236. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% 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 East Greenbush is $288,400 , 2% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,123. Median rent is $1,702/month, with 32.0% 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 1979.

Safety & Crime

East Greenbush reports 146 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,535/100K.

Education

49.3% of adults in East Greenbush hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% above the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Greenbush has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population6,562
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density1,674/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$115,189
Per Capita$63,236
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$15,508M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,515

Housing

A+
Home Value$288,400
Rent$1,702
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$300,123
Housing Units2,777
Rent Burden32.0%

Crime

F
Violent146/100K
Property1,535/100K

Health

Obesity27.3%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death7,122/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation271 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+49.3%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+26.9%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 51%
Commute19 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in East Greenbush was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Albany International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 374 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.