Overview

Introduction to East Glenville, New York

East Glenville, New York, in Schenectady county, is 5 miles N of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and 149 miles N of New York, New York. The town is located inside the Albany - Schenectady - Troy metropolitan area.

East Glenville History

East Glenville, a census-designated hamlet in the Town of Glenville in Schenectady County, was incorporated in 1821. Schenectady County was included in Albany County in 1683, during a time in which a number of counties were being established in New York. In 1809, Schenectady County separated from Albany County.

East Glenville and Nearby Attractions

  • Saratoga National Historical Park
  • Great Escape
  • Berkshire Botanical Garden
  • Howe Caverns
  • Children's Museum at Saratoga
  • Thompson's Lake State Park

Things To Do In East Glenville

The Great Escape is an amusement park near East Glenville. Several parks in the area include Peebles Island State Park, Moreau Lake State Park, and John Boyd Thacher State Park. Activities such as horseback riding, canoeing, fishing, camping, and mountain biking are possible at Pittsfield State Forest. Historic sites near the village include Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site, Mount Lebanon Shaker Village, and the New York State Capitol.

East Glenville Transportation

Air transportation is available at Albany International Airport.

East Glenville Higher Education

Union College, Schenectady County Community College, SUNY Empire State College, and Hudson Valley Community College are locaed near East Glenville.

Demographics

People

Total Population6,371
Male Share of the Population48.1%
Female Share of the Population51.9%
Senior Citizens23.9%
Employed Population 16+2,973
Age of the Population45

Families

% of people married51.7%
Average household size3

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher40.6%
Median Earnings25+$55,982
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$0
Median Earnings With High School Degree$35,125

Wealth

Median Family Income$101,654
% Above Poverty Level94.9%
% Below Poverty Level5.1%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time25 minutes
% Working from Home4.4%
% Walking and Biking to Work0.2%
% Using Public Transportation1.2%

Housing

People Living Alone31.3%
Median Gross Rent$1,289
Median House Value$211,100

Ancestry

Irish21.5%
Italian20.7%
German13.6%
Polish10.8%
Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)10.7%
English8.2%
French Except Basque5.3%
Dutch3.3%
Canadian2.8%
Russian2.1%
Scottish1.8%
Swedish1.5%
Welsh0.9%
Danishn0.8%
Lithuanian0.7%
Czech0.7%
Arab0.6%
Slovak0.6%
Ukrainian0.5%
Greek0.5%
Lebanese0.3%
Norwegian0.3%
Hungarian0.3%
Egyptian0.2%
Luxemburger0.2%
Austrian0.1%
Iranian0.1%
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East Glenville Almanac

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East Glenville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

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

StationSARATOGA SPRINGS 4 SW
Distance11.1 miles
Jan Temp12 to 30 F
Apr Temp35 to 59 F
Jul Temp59 to 83 F
Oct Temp38 to 60 F
Annual Precip43.3 inches
StationGRAFTON
Distance24.6 miles
Jan Temp13 to 29 F
Apr Temp34 to 54 F
Jul Temp58 to 78 F
Oct Temp39 to 57 F
Annual Precip46.4 inches
StationCONKLINGVILLE DAM
Distance29.2 miles
Jan Temp8 to 29 F
Apr Temp32 to 53 F
Jul Temp58 to 79 F
Oct Temp37 to 58 F
Annual Precip46.5 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Round Lake736$102,917
Schenectady65,482$59,283
Scotia7,715$73,720
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