Poestenkill, NY

Poestenkill, NY

At a Glance

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)

Is Poestenkill a Good Place to Live?

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.

Safety & Crime

Poestenkill reports 701 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,368/100K.

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 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.

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