Living in East Greenbush, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Greenbush · Census data 2020–2024
East Greenbush has 6,581 residents with a median age of 40.8. The median household income is $118,393 (38% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $303,400, the median rent is $1,753/month.
East Greenbush at a glance
- Population
- 6,581
- Median age
- 40.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $118,393State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $303,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,753/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 64.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is East Greenbush a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the New York median; home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Greenbush
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Greenbush the median home value is $303,400, 9% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,753 per month, which is 33.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,285 a month in housing costs.
East Greenbush median household income
The median household income in East Greenbush is $118,393 and the income per person is $63,023. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in East Greenbush: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,813
- Owner-occupied
- 64.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.7%
- Vacant
- 2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.37
East Greenbush demographics
- Population
- 6,581
- Median age
- 40.8
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 18.2%
- Households
- 2,757
- Foreign-born
- 7.7%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Greenbush ›
Education in East Greenbush
49% of adults 25 and older in East Greenbush have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 26.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Greenbush
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 13.6%
- Drive alone
- 70.1%
- Public transit
- 2.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.4%
East Greenbush vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Greenbush | 6,581 | $118,393 | $303,400 | $1,753 |
| Hampton Manor | 5,334 | $98,364 | $239,400 | $1,188 |
| Rensselaer | 9,287 | $70,080 | $208,900 | $1,219 |
| Castleton-on-Hudson | 1,591 | $52,056 | $222,600 | $1,166 |
| West Sand Lake | 3,479 | $121,250 | $315,800 | $831 |
| Menands | 4,505 | $80,583 | $271,300 | $1,414 |
| Albany | 100,492 | $61,986 | $234,700 | $1,216 |
| Wynantskill | 3,487 | $108,558 | $293,400 | $1,200 |
| Nassau | 1,058 | $84,781 | $239,200 | $1,073 |
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What is the median household income in East Greenbush, NY?
The median household income in East Greenbush is $118,393, 38% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Greenbush?
The median home value in East Greenbush is $303,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in East Greenbush?
The median gross rent in East Greenbush is $1,753 per month, about 33.4% of household income.
Is East Greenbush, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the New York median; home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
What is the median age in East Greenbush?
The median age in East Greenbush is 40.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in East Greenbush?
The average commute to work in East Greenbush is 20 minutes; 13.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Greenbush?
The unemployment rate in East Greenbush is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Greenbush?
49% of adults in East Greenbush have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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