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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 59.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 28 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,955/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7479°N, 73.6925°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Rensselaer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albany International (ALB) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.1 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.2 in |
Green Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 26°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.4").