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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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$185,900
34% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,066/mo
8% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
38.7%
41% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,901
Median year built: 1948
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$185,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$475,239
Median Sale Price
$255,000
Median List Price
$279,450
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
38.7%
Owner-Occupied
61.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,215/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,315/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,579/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,976/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,193/mo
Census median rent:
$1,066/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,339/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
5 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.2%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$90
Active Inventory
2
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1948
Average age of housing stock: 78 years
Homeownership Rate
38.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $185,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $475,239 |
| Median Sale Price | $255,000 |
| Median List Price | $279,450 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $90 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,066 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,339 |
| FMR Studio | $1,215 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,315 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,579 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,976 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,193 |
Market
| Days on Market | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.2% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 2 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $90 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 38.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 61.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 38.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,901 |
| Median Year Built | 1948 |
| Rent Burden | 32.4% |