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Poestenkill, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Poestenkill is a small town in New York with a population of 828. Residents earn $94,891 per year, which is 26% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
828 Population 141/sq mi density
$94,891 Median Income $52,455 per capita
$247,900 Home Value
$1,053 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$94,891 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$247,900 home value, $1,053/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $94,891
26% higher than US avg
Home Value $247,900
12% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.4%
4% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,053
9% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.8%
10% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.1%
59% lower than US avg

How Poestenkill Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population828
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density141/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans12.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$94,891
Per Capita$52,455
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$15,508M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$247,900
Rent$1,053
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units342
Rent Burden22.8%

Health

Obesity28.8%
Uninsured4.3%
Smoking10.3%
Depression21.2%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain42.1 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation612 ft (187 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.4%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 51%
Commute26 min
Broadband97.1%
Libraries17

Is Poestenkill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Poestenkill receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Poestenkill stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Poestenkill is $94,891, 26% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Poestenkill is $247,900, 12% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,053 per month. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

32.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Poestenkill experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. 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.

Poestenkill has a population of 828 with a density of 141 people per square mile. The median age is 50.8 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.3%), with 3.5% Hispanic.

Population

828
Total Population
141
People / sq mi
50.8yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
5.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.1%
Female 58.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Poestenkill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.9%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.1%
47% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Poestenkill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Poestenkill is $94,891, which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Poestenkill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$94,891
26% above US avg
Per Capita Income$52,455
Avg Weekly Wage$1,515
IRS Avg AGI$76,866

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.1%
59% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,500
County GDP$15,508M

Business (County)

Restaurants374
Healthcare371
Retail437
Manufacturing102

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,520
115% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.03%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.0 min
Drive Alone73.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Poestenkill is $247,900, 12% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,053 (9% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$247,900
12% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,053
9% below US avg
Rent Burden22.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.8%
Housing Units342
Median Year Built1943

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,520
115% above US avg
Effective Rate3.03%
In Poestenkill, 28.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 4.3% of residents lack health insurance. 10.3% are current smokers. 21.2% report depression. 18.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Poestenkill vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.8%
10% below US avg
Diabetes6.9%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure25.9%
Asthma10.8%
COPD4.6%
Cancer7.8%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking10.3%
26% below US avg
Binge Drinking20.5%
Physical Inactivity18.4%
Depression21.2%
Mental Distress16.3%
Physical Distress10.5%
Short Sleep39.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.7%
Uninsured4.3%
50% below US avg
Checkup Rate77.8%
Dental Visits71.5%
Premature Death7,122/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access78.4%
Healthcare Facilities371
Poestenkill 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 is 42.1 inches. The area enjoys 246 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.1 inches
11% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation612 ft (187 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.2 km²)
Population Density141/sq mi
Coordinates42.6942°N, 73.5532°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36083
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 32.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 1.4-point margin. 97.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.3%
D 50.7%

Winner: Democrat by 1.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.4%
4% below US avg
High School+97.1%
Graduate Degree+11.6%
School Test Score5.39
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density141/sq mi
Total Area5.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access97.1%
Public Libraries17
Healthcare Facilities371
Restaurants374
Retail Stores437

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.0 min
Drive Alone73.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.8%

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