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Roessleville.
Roessleville is an unincorporated community in Albany County, NY. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Roessleville
Roessleville is a community of 11,327 people in New York. The median household income is $96,058, median rent runs about $1,416 per month, and median home values are around $264,500. Unemployment is low at 3.3%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Roessleville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Foreign-Born
17.6%
Broadband Internet
92.3%
of households
Median household income
Demographics17.6% foreign-born, most often from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Who lives in Roessleville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Roessleville, the largest foreign-born group is from Bosnia and Herzegovina (15.0%), and 5.1% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
17.7%
of residents
65 and Older
19.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.2%
of households
Married Couples
40.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.26
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 13% below NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Roessleville
In Roessleville, rent runs 13% below the NY average, and home values are 38% below the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
30.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
15.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
99.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,973
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
70.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1963
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.9%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below NY average
Unemployment in Roessleville
Unemployment in Albany County, which includes Roessleville, is 0.9 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
Roessleville: Albany County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Albany County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Roessleville is about 3% of Albany County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Roessleville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute19.2 min avg
How Roessleville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Roessleville, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 87% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
Albany International Airport (ALB)
Small hub1.6M passengers boarded in 2025
- 77 mi
Bradley International Airport (BDL)
Medium hub3.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 132 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 55% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Colonie Town Police Department, which covers Roessleville, runs 55% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
149.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,881.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Colonie Town Police Department (township-wide rate)
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 40 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
85.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Albany County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Albany County, which includes Roessleville, the most common type is winter weather, with 40 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | Strong Wind | $163,000 |
| 2024 | 33 | Winter Weather | $198,000 |
| 2023 | 24 | Winter Weather | $58,000 |
| 2022 | 41 | Winter Weather | $1,000 |
| 2021 | 37 | Winter Weather | $30,000 |
| 2020 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | $7.5M |
| 2019 | 50 | Thunderstorm Wind | $444,000 |
| 2018 | 43 | Winter Weather | $19,000 |
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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Albany County, county-wide
Roessleville is about 3% of Albany County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Albany County, which includes Roessleville, is typically good — 250 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
250
per year
Moderate Days
110
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Albany County, county-wide
Roessleville is about 3% of Albany County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Roessleville has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
36°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.0"
Annual Snowfall
56.2"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
136
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
141
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 16°F | 2.60" |
| Feb | 36°F | 18°F | 2.28" |
| Mar | 45°F | 26°F | 3.09" |
| Apr | 59°F | 37°F | 3.11" |
| May | 71°F | 48°F | 3.41" |
| Jun | 79°F | 57°F | 4.05" |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 4.55" |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 3.76" |
| Sep | 74°F | 53°F | 3.73" |
| Oct | 62°F | 41°F | 3.85" |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 2.99" |
| Dec | 38°F | 23°F | 3.26" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Roessleville
Uninsured
3.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Roessleville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
St Peter's Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2 mi away · Albany
Capital District Psych Center
Psychiatric · 3.2 mi away · Albany
Albany Medical Center Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.2 mi away · Albany
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.
Education13.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Roessleville
Roessleville's student/teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 37.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
37.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Roessleville
Bryant & Stratton College-Albany
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 240 students · in-state tuition $18,859 · 37% graduate · median earnings $37,469 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 12,564 students · in-state tuition $10,881 · 67% graduate · median earnings $72,751 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 11,550 students · 60% graduate · median earnings $81,471 (10 yrs after entry)
Hudson Valley Community College
6.3 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 6,499 students · in-state tuition $6,796 · 37% graduate · median earnings $50,915 (10 yrs after entry)
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
7 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 5,714 students · in-state tuition $66,032 · 85% graduate · median earnings $113,011 (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
11 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 1,507 students · in-state tuition $6,612 · 24% graduate · median earnings $44,042 (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: Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, 23 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Roessleville
Roessleville has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Martin Van Buren National Historic Site (23 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
National Historic Site
23 mi awaySaratoga National Historical Park
National Historical Park
23 mi awayThomas Cole National Historic Site
National Historic Site
33 mi awayColtsville National Historical Park
National Historical Park
34 mi awayVanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
National Historic Site
62 mi awayHome Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
64 mi awayEleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
65 mi awayNew England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
71 mi awayCities Near Roessleville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Roessleville?
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Roessleville FAQ
Is Roessleville, New York affordable?⌄
Roessleville's median rent is $1,416/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $96,058/year. Median home value is $264,500.
Is Roessleville, New York safe?⌄
Roessleville is policed by the Colonie Town Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 149 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 2881 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Roessleville, New York?⌄
Albany County, which includes Roessleville, has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Roessleville, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Roessleville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,416/month and median household income is $96,058/year. The median home value is $264,500. About 31% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Roessleville, New York?⌄
The average commute in Roessleville is 19 minutes, which is shorter than 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