Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
26%
Slingerlands
Slingerlands, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,430
Population
8,263
Renter Mix
37% Rent
Experience small-town charm on the cusp of Albany
Suburban
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Historic
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Scenic
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Lush
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Quaint
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Charming
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Located about six miles southwest of Downtown Albany, Slingerlands is a laidback suburb brimming with historic charm and lush natural beauty. A hamlet within the town of Bethlehem, Slingerlands boasts a robust historic district featured on the National Register of Historic Places. You’ll see a wide variety of historic homes draped in dense trees around here.
The hamlet’s serene environment is best experienced on the Albany County Rail Trail, a popular recreational path paved over part of the old D&H Railroad that runs through the area. Although Slingerlands feels worlds away, it sits within minutes of numerous national retailers and dining options at Crossgates Mall and Colonie Center. Convenience to I-87 makes commuting and traveling from Slingerlands easy.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$94,920
Average: $136,416
Education
4,068
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,492
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Slingerlands has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
37%
Non-Renters
63%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
46%
Other Education
54%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Slingerlands, NY is $1,430 for one bedroom, $1,848 for two bedrooms, and $2,102 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Slingerlands has increased by 2.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,430/month
846 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Slingerlands, NY is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
- Elm Avenue Park
- Audubon Center at Knox Farm State Park
- Tawasentha Park
- 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.