Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
22%
Selkirk
Selkirk, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,475
Population
6,483
Renter Mix
26% Rent
Park-like suburbia just outside of New York’s capital city
Local Business
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Wooded
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Quiet
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There’s nothing more peaceful than sprawling woodlands, spacious residential streets, and minor traffic around town. The city of Selkirk is a suburb of Albany, the capital city of the state of New York. Situated along Hudson River, Selkirk is a mere 11 miles southwest of Albany.
With major interstates traveling through town, residents enjoy quick access to everything Albany has to offer. From the New York State Capitol to the New York State Museum, there’s plenty of history to be seen, attractions to visit, and fun to be had! Visit the distinctively curved building, The Egg, for a live concert, catch a play at Palace Theatre, or enjoy one of the many delectable restaurants around town.
Cozy apartments and houses are surrounded by towering trees in the residential areas of Selkirk. With untouched woodlands and various local businesses around the city, Selkirk permeates small-town charm. This park-like city offers a serene lifestyle and a reprieve from the bustle of urban living, while still having quick and easy access to New York’s historic, lively, and entertaining capital city.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$89,347
Average: $116,851
Education
1,754
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,423
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Selkirk has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Selkirk, NY is $1,475 for one bedroom, $1,785 for two bedrooms, and $2,119 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Selkirk has increased by 2.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,475/month
1,164 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Selkirk, NY is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
389 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cohotate Preserve Environmental Education Center
- Elm Avenue Park
- Schodack Island State Park
- Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
- New York State Museum
Military Bases
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.