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East Greenbush, New York, in Rensselaer county, is 5 miles SE of Albany, New York (center to center) and 128 miles N of New York, New York. The town is conveniently located inside the Albany - Schenectady - Troy metropolitan area. There are an estimated 4,085 people in East Greenbush.
In East Greenbush, about 61% of adults are married.
In 2000, East Greenbush had a median family income of $69,375. East Greenbush has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in the town living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in East Greenbush.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($700) in East Greenbush. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 68% of housing in East Greenbush is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years.
In East Greenbush, 95% of commuters drive to work.
East Greenbush strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing East Greenbush to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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