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Mechanicville, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Rensselaer County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,143
Population
6,123/sq mi density
$47,331
Median Income
$35,148 per capita
$185,900
Home Value
$475,239 Zillow
$1,066
Median Rent
32.4% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
138
Violent Crime/100K
631 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$47,331 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$185,900 home value, $1,066/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
138 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Mechanicville 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. 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.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 99 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,123/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9041°N, 73.6889°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Rensselaer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albany International (ALB) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in |
Mechanicville has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 24°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.2").