Green Island, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 10/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Education Hub. The area boasts numerous high-quality colleges and universities within close proximity, offering a wide range of academic opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
2,966 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
31.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,281 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$137,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$531 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$959 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
21.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Albany County
4
Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metro Area
3
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Albany County
5
Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metro Area
4
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 16 22
Feb 2 12 25
Mar 3 11 33
Apr 3 3 46
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 4 1 49
Nov 3 3 39
Dec 3 14 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (52%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 5%

Schools

Heatly School
<1 miles, S 1.9 star
Ps 2
<1 miles, SE 1.4 star
Watervliet Elementary School
1 miles, W 1.9 star
Van Schaick Island School
1 miles, NE 3.2 star

Colleges

Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing
<1 miles, SE 3.2 star
Russell Sage College
1 miles, SW 2.8 star
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
2 miles, S 4.6 star
Hudson Valley Community College
4 miles, S 1.9 star

Hospitals

Samaritan Hospital-St Mary's Campus
<1 miles, SE 3.2 star
Samaritan Hospital
2 miles, SE 2.3 star
Albany Memorial Hospital
6 miles, SW 2.3 star

Airports

Albany International Airport
6 miles, NW 1.9 star
Bradley International Airport
76 miles, S 2.8 star
Worcester Regional Airport
98 miles, SE 1 star