Living in Poestenkill, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Poestenkill · Census data 2020–2024
Poestenkill has 744 residents with a median age of 52.2. The median household income is $113,036 (31% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $291,900.
Poestenkill is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Poestenkill at a glance
- Population
- 744
- Median age
- 52.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $113,036State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $291,900State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 89.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.8%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Poestenkill a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the New York median; home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Poestenkill
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Poestenkill the median home value is $291,900, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,762 a month in housing costs.
Poestenkill median household income
The median household income in Poestenkill is $113,036 and the income per person is $53,933. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Poestenkill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 342
- Owner-occupied
- 89.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.1%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.35
Poestenkill demographics
- Population
- 744
- Median age
- 52.2
- Under 18
- 11%
- 65 and older
- 28.1%
- Households
- 316
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 12.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Poestenkill ›
Education in Poestenkill
33.8% of adults 25 and older in Poestenkill have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 15.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Poestenkill
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 19.2%
- Drive alone
- 73.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Poestenkill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poestenkill | 744 | $113,036 | $291,900 | — |
| Averill Park | 1,615 | $117,946 | $273,300 | $1,656 |
| West Sand Lake | 3,479 | $121,250 | $315,800 | $831 |
| Wynantskill | 3,487 | $108,558 | $293,400 | $1,200 |
| Troy | 51,033 | $58,477 | $206,500 | $1,175 |
| Green Island | 2,970 | $59,406 | $138,300 | $1,084 |
| Watervliet | 10,287 | $57,919 | $179,700 | $1,083 |
| Menands | 4,505 | $80,583 | $271,300 | $1,414 |
| Waterford | 2,085 | $72,938 | $157,500 | $1,082 |
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What is the median household income in Poestenkill, NY?
The median household income in Poestenkill is $113,036, 31% 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 Poestenkill?
The median home value in Poestenkill is $291,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Poestenkill, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the New York median; home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
What is the median age in Poestenkill?
The median age in Poestenkill is 52.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Poestenkill?
The average commute to work in Poestenkill is 31 minutes; 19.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Poestenkill?
The unemployment rate in Poestenkill is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Poestenkill?
33.8% of adults in Poestenkill 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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