Green Island, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Rensselaer County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,966 Population 3,955/sq mi density
$70,281 Median Income $45,104 per capita
$137,300 Home Value $280,835 Zillow
$1,081 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$70,281 median income, 11.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,300 home value, $1,081/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Green Island, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,281
6% below
$45,104 per capita
Home Value
$137,300
51% below
Zillow: $280,835
Median Rent
$1,081/mo
7% below
25.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.7%
21% below
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
11.5%
219% above
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
8% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Green Island Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
94%
Home Value
49%
Rent
93%
Poverty
72%
Bachelor's
79%
Unemployment
319%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Green Island a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Green Island residents earn a median household income of $70,281 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,104. The unemployment rate stands at 11.5% (219% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% 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 Green Island is $137,300 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,835. Median rent is $1,081/month, with 25.9% 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 1938.

Education

26.7% of adults in Green Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Green Island has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,966
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density3,955/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$70,281
Per Capita$45,104
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$15,508M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,515

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,300
Rent$1,081
Ownership25.1%
Zillow$280,835
Housing Units1,532
Rent Burden25.9%

Health

Obesity34.6%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,122/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
Elevation28 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 51%
Commute24 min
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations62
Libraries17

Did You Know?

Green Island was founded in 1853.
The median home in Green Island was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Albany International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.8% 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.