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Poestenkill
  • Suburb in New York

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade B+
  4. Nightlife
    grade B minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade C+
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade C minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade B minus

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Poestenkill is a suburb of with a population of 4,385. Poestenkill is in Rensselaer County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Poestenkill offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Poestenkill there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Poestenkill and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Poestenkill are highly rated.

About

About Poestenkill...
Population
4,385

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$239,800
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$856
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Rural
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    12%
  • Own
    88%
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Home Listings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    No data available  
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    No data available  
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    No data available  
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    No data available  
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    No data available  
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    No data available  
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade C+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    14%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    5%
  • 25-34 years
    8%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    19%
  • 65+ years
    17%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    17%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    32%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    national  11%

Working in Poestenkill

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$111,518
National
$69,021

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