At a Glance
Median Income
$115,189
$63,236 per capita
Home Value
$288,400
Zillow: $300,123
Median Rent
$1,702/mo
32.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
49.3%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.3%
8.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Greenbush a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 1.2% (67% 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.
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 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
Population6,562
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density1,674/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born7.7%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$115,189
Per Capita$63,236
Unemployment1.2%
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%
Health
Obesity27.3%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death7,122/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
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.
10.7% 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.