Living in Roessleville, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Roessleville · Census data 2020–2024
Roessleville has 10,968 residents with a median age of 42.4. The median household income is $96,058 (12% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $264,500, the median rent is $1,416/month.
Roessleville at a glance
- Population
- 10,968
- Median age
- 42.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $96,058State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $264,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,416/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 70.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.4%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Roessleville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the New York median; home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Roessleville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Roessleville the median home value is $264,500, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,416 per month, which is 21.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,712 a month in housing costs.
Roessleville median household income
The median household income in Roessleville is $96,058 and the income per person is $48,036. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Roessleville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,174
- Owner-occupied
- 70.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.3%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.26
Roessleville demographics
- Population
- 10,968
- Median age
- 42.4
- Under 18
- 17.7%
- 65 and older
- 19.4%
- Households
- 4,818
- Foreign-born
- 17.6%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Roessleville ›
Education in Roessleville
37.4% of adults 25 and older in Roessleville have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 15.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Roessleville
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 14.8%
- Drive alone
- 70.1%
- Public transit
- 3.5%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
Roessleville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roessleville | 10,968 | $96,058 | $264,500 | $1,416 |
| Loudonville | 10,527 | $142,829 | $391,200 | $1,829 |
| Albany | 100,492 | $61,986 | $234,700 | $1,216 |
| Colonie | 7,702 | $103,983 | $285,400 | $1,570 |
| Menands | 4,505 | $80,583 | $271,300 | $1,414 |
| Latham | 13,802 | $104,899 | $326,900 | $1,472 |
| Westmere | 8,334 | $88,378 | $313,400 | $1,629 |
| Rensselaer | 9,287 | $70,080 | $208,900 | $1,219 |
| Watervliet | 10,287 | $57,919 | $179,700 | $1,083 |
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What is the median household income in Roessleville, NY?
The median household income in Roessleville is $96,058, 12% 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 Roessleville?
The median home value in Roessleville is $264,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Roessleville?
The median gross rent in Roessleville is $1,416 per month, about 21.2% of household income.
Is Roessleville, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the New York median; home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
What is the median age in Roessleville?
The median age in Roessleville is 42.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Roessleville?
The average commute to work in Roessleville is 19 minutes; 14.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Roessleville?
The unemployment rate in Roessleville is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Roessleville?
37.4% of adults in Roessleville 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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