Living in Green Island, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Green Island · Census data 2020–2024
Green Island has 2,970 residents with a median age of 32.5. The median household income is $59,406 (31% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $138,300, the median rent is $1,084/month.
Green Island at a glance
- Population
- 2,970
- Median age
- 32.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $59,406State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $138,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,084/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 24.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.5%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Green Island a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 10.4%; a poverty rate of 20.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Green Island
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Green Island the median home value is $138,300, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,084 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,203 a month in housing costs.
Green Island median household income
The median household income in Green Island is $59,406 and the income per person is $49,964. 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Green Island: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,772
- Owner-occupied
- 24.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 75.7%
- Vacant
- 9.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.85
Green Island demographics
- Population
- 2,970
- Median age
- 32.5
- Under 18
- 14.6%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 1,603
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Green Island ›
Education in Green Island
26.5% of adults 25 and older in Green Island have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 12.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Green Island
- Unemployment rate
- 10.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 16.3%
- Drive alone
- 69.9%
- Public transit
- 6.3%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.8%
Green Island vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Island | 2,970 | $59,406 | $138,300 | $1,084 |
| Troy | 51,033 | $58,477 | $206,500 | $1,175 |
| Watervliet | 10,287 | $57,919 | $179,700 | $1,083 |
| Cohoes | 18,159 | $61,145 | $223,400 | $1,251 |
| Latham | 13,802 | $104,899 | $326,900 | $1,472 |
| Waterford | 2,085 | $72,938 | $157,500 | $1,082 |
| Menands | 4,505 | $80,583 | $271,300 | $1,414 |
| Loudonville | 10,527 | $142,829 | $391,200 | $1,829 |
| Wynantskill | 3,487 | $108,558 | $293,400 | $1,200 |
More for people moving to Green Island
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What is the median household income in Green Island, NY?
The median household income in Green Island is $59,406, 31% lower 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 Green Island?
The median home value in Green Island is $138,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Green Island?
The median gross rent in Green Island is $1,084 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Green Island, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 10.4%; a poverty rate of 20.6%.
What is the median age in Green Island?
The median age in Green Island is 32.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Green Island?
The average commute to work in Green Island is 23 minutes; 16.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Green Island?
The unemployment rate in Green Island is 10.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Green Island?
26.5% of adults in Green Island 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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