At a Glance
Median Income
$94,891
$52,455 per capita
Home Value
$247,900
Zillow: $362,996
Median Rent
$1,053/mo
22.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.4%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
10.3% smoking rate
How Poestenkill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Poestenkill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Poestenkill a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Poestenkill residents earn a median household income of $94,891 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,455. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% 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 Poestenkill is $247,900 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $362,996. Median rent is $1,053/month, with 22.8% 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 1943.
Education
32.4% of adults in Poestenkill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Poestenkill has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population828
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density141/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans12.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,891
Per Capita$52,455
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$15,508M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,515
Housing
A+
Home Value$247,900
Rent$1,053
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$362,996
Housing Units342
Rent Burden22.8%
Health
Obesity28.8%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,122/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
Elevation612 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.4%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 51%
Commute26 min
Broadband97.1%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Poestenkill was built in 1943.
17.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albany International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.7% 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.