Colonie, NY

Colonie, New York

Introduction to Colonie, New York

Colonie, New York, in Albany County, is 6 miles NW of Albany, New York and 137 miles N of New York, New York. Part of the surrounding Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area, Colonie is home to some 7,916 residents.

Colonie History

In the 19th century, the area was included in the Town of Watervliet. However, in 1895, the residents of the community voted to form a separate town, and parts of Watervliet were split off to create the towns of Colonie and Green Island. Colonie derived its name from a Dutch word meaning settlement outside the city. Colonie was officially incorporated as a village on March 2, 1921. In the 1930s, the village experienced growth and progress following the establishment of a fire company, and construction of an underpass on the Albany-Schenectady Road.

Colonie and nearby Attractions

• New York State Capitol
• Children's Museum of Science and Technology
• New York State Museum
• Peebles Island State Park
• Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
• Berkshire Botanical Garden

Things To Do In Colonie

The New York State Capitol, the Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site, the Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site and the New York Executive Mansion are some of the nearby museums and sites of historical interest. Peebles Island State Park, which is located at the confluence of the Mohawk and Hudson rivers, offers fishing, hiking and picnicking opportunities. Berkshire Botanical Garden and Howe Caverns are some other popular local destinations.

Colonie Transportation

Albany International is the nearest major airport.

Colonie Higher Education

Siena College, Excelsior College, the College of Saint Rose and Union College are all accessible from Colonie.

High Points

Colonie strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 10%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 18%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Colonie, NY

Comparing Colonie to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Colonie Almanac

Colonie Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Colonie Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Colonie, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Colonie High Schools (2004)

SHAKER HS
445 WATRVLT-SHAKER RD
518-785-5511
Serves 1,954 students.

Colonie Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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