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Living in
East Glenville.
East Glenville is an unincorporated community in Schenectady County, NY. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in East Glenville
East Glenville is a community of 11,399 people in New York. The median household income is $96,588, median rent runs about $1,470 per month, and median home values are around $296,200. Unemployment is low at 3.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
East Glenville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Foreign-Born
2.8%
Broadband Internet
86.4%
of households
Median household income
Demographics2.8% foreign-born, most often from Jamaica
Who lives in East Glenville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In East Glenville, the largest foreign-born group is from Jamaica (13.7%), and 2.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.5%
of residents
65 and Older
23.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
23.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.2%
of households
Married Couples
50.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.28
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 9% below NY average
Rent, home values, and income in East Glenville
In East Glenville, rent runs 9% below the NY average, and home values are 30% below the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
37.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
99.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,207
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
66.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1967
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below NY average
Unemployment in East Glenville
Unemployment in Schenectady County, which includes East Glenville, is 0.6 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
East Glenville: Schenectady County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Schenectady County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What East Glenville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25.3 min avg
How East Glenville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In East Glenville, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 59% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
Albany International Airport (ALB)
Small hub1.6M passengers boarded in 2025
- 91 mi
Bradley International Airport (BDL)
Medium hub3.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 146 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 84% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Glenville Town Police Department, which covers East Glenville, runs 84% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
53.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
967
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Glenville Town Police Department (township-wide rate)
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 37 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
71.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Schenectady County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Schenectady County, which includes East Glenville, the most common type is winter weather, with 37 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | Strong Wind | $500 |
| 2024 | 24 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2023 | 13 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2022 | 31 | Winter Weather | $20,000 |
| 2021 | 22 | Winter Weather | $1,000 |
| 2020 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $14,000 |
| 2019 | 42 | Thunderstorm Wind | $123,000 |
| 2018 | 34 | Winter Weather | $12,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Schenectady County, county-wide
Air Quality34 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Saratoga County, NY (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 15 miles from East Glenville) is typically good — 310 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
34
Good Days
310
per year
Moderate Days
12
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Saratoga County, NY (15 mi away)
Climate82°F summers, 17°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
East Glenville has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and very cold winters (avg low 17°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/17°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
44.4"
Annual Snowfall
63.5"
Hot Days/Year
11
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
145
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
138
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 14°F | 3.41" |
| Feb | 35°F | 16°F | 2.65" |
| Mar | 45°F | 25°F | 3.42" |
| Apr | 60°F | 36°F | 3.78" |
| May | 73°F | 47°F | 3.86" |
| Jun | 80°F | 56°F | 4.80" |
| Jul | 84°F | 61°F | 4.98" |
| Aug | 82°F | 59°F | 4.11" |
| Sep | 75°F | 52°F | 3.82" |
| Oct | 62°F | 41°F | 4.14" |
| Nov | 49°F | 31°F | 3.49" |
| Dec | 37°F | 22°F | 3.92" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in East Glenville
Uninsured
3.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside East Glenville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Sunnyview Hospital and Rehabilitation Center
Acute Care Hospitals · 5.1 mi away · Schenectady
Ellis Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.2 mi away · Schenectady
Four Winds of Saratoga
Psychiatric · 13.5 mi away · Saratoga Springs
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education10.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in East Glenville
East Glenville's student/teacher ratio is 10.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 44.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
44.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near East Glenville (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 11,550 students · 60% graduate · median earnings $81,471 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 7,585 students · in-state tuition $7,648 · 49% graduate · median earnings $59,509 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,046 students · in-state tuition $71,676 · 85% graduate · median earnings $95,269 (10 yrs after entry)
Schenectady County Community College
5.6 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 1,507 students · in-state tuition $6,612 · 24% graduate · median earnings $44,042 (10 yrs after entry)
Bryant & Stratton College-Albany
14.9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 240 students · in-state tuition $18,859 · 37% graduate · median earnings $37,469 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 162 students · in-state tuition $12,728 · 64% graduate · median earnings $88,684 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Saratoga National Historical Park, 17 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for East Glenville
East Glenville has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Saratoga National Historical Park (17 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Saratoga National Historical Park
National Historical Park
17 mi awayMartin Van Buren National Historic Site
National Historic Site
38 mi awayThomas Cole National Historic Site
National Historic Site
46 mi awayColtsville National Historical Park
National Historical Park
47 mi awayVanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
National Historic Site
76 mi awayEleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
78 mi awayHome Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
78 mi awayFort Stanwix National Monument
National Monument
80 mi awayPublic Libraries in East Glenville
Glenville Branch
20 Glenridge Road, Glenville
Cities Near East Glenville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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East Glenville FAQ
Is East Glenville, New York affordable?⌄
East Glenville's median rent is $1,470/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $96,588/year. Median home value is $296,200.
Is East Glenville, New York safe?⌄
East Glenville is policed by the Glenville Town Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 54 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 967 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in East Glenville, New York?⌄
Schenectady County, which includes East Glenville, has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in East Glenville, New York?⌄
The cost of living in East Glenville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,470/month and median household income is $96,588/year. The median home value is $296,200. About 38% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in East Glenville, New York?⌄
The average commute in East Glenville is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from