At a Glance
Median Income
$79,750
$43,065 per capita
Home Value
$237,700
Zillow: $408,586
Median Rent
$1,363/mo
23.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
45.2%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
10.9% smoking rate
How Menands Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Menands's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Menands a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Menands residents earn a median household income of $79,750 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,065. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% 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 Menands is $237,700 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $408,586. Median rent is $1,363/month, with 23.5% 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 1968.
Education
45.2% of adults in Menands hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% above the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Menands 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 40.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,503
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density1,472/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born7.7%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,750
Per Capita$43,065
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$15,508M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,515
Housing
A+
Home Value$237,700
Rent$1,363
Ownership28.2%
Zillow$408,586
Housing Units2,308
Rent Burden23.5%
Health
Obesity30.0%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,122/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
Elevation43 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.2%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+18.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 51%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries17
Did You Know?
Menands was founded in 1842.
The median home in Menands was built in 1968.
17.8% work from home.
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.
12.7% 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.