Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
22%
East Greenbush
East Greenbush, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,636
Population
4,665
Renter Mix
36% Rent
Family-friendly suburb near all that Albany has to offer
Suburban
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Peaceful
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Family-Friendly
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Scenic
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Convenient
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East Greenbush is a predominantly residential suburb of Albany, teeming with charming homes and lush tree-lined avenues. The community is highly regarded for its family-friendly atmosphere, with excellent schools and Funplex Funpark in town.
Renters flock to East Greenbush for its tranquil environment as well as its close proximity to Downtown Albany, which is just six miles away. Easy access to the Columbia Turnpike and I-90 makes commuting and traveling from East Greenbush a breeze.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$117,366
Average: $150,156
Education
2,081
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,612
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
East Greenbush has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
42%
Other Education
58%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in East Greenbush, NY is $1,620 for one bedroom, and $1,754 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Greenbush has decreased by -2.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,620/month
692 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly East Greenbush, NY is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
493 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
948 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,272 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area
- New York State Museum
- Children's Museum of Science & Technology
- Audubon Center at Knox Farm State Park
- Elm Avenue Park
Airports
- Albany International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.