What are the schools like in Poestenkill, NY?

Poestenkill is served primarily by AVERILL PARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.

What is the median household income in Poestenkill?

The median household income in Poestenkill, NY is $82,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Poestenkill, NY?

Poestenkill has an average high temperature of 30.1°F in January and 77.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 52.7 inches.

Poestenkill, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Poestenkill, NY affordable or expensive?

Poestenkill's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Poestenkill is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $242,400 and the median rent is $817 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Poestenkill, NY?

Poestenkill has a violent crime rate of 163.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 988.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Poestenkill, NY a Good Place to Live?

Poestenkill is a small town of 754 in New York, with a median household income of $82,500 . Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Poestenkill stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Poestenkill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Poestenkill city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 97.6

Poestenkill's overall cost of living index is 97.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Poestenkill costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Poestenkill, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$242,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$817	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$82,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Poestenkill's violent crime rate is 163.8 per 100,000 residents — 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

163.8 /100k

Property Crime

988.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Poestenkill is served primarily by AVERILL PARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Poestenkill, NY	National Avg
School District	AVERILL PARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Poestenkill sees average highs of 30.1°F in January and 77.8°F in July, with 46.6 inches of annual precipitation and 52.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Poestenkill, NY
Average High — January	30.1°F
Average High — July	77.8°F
Annual Precipitation	46.6"
Annual Snowfall	52.7"

Demographics

Metric	Poestenkill, NY	National Avg
Population	754	—
Median Age	50.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	2.7%	6.3%
Under 18	15.8%	22.2%
65 and over	20.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Averill Park, NY 3 mi West Sand Lake, NY 4 mi Wynantskill, NY 5 mi Troy, NY 7 mi Green Island, NY 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Poestenkill

Poestenkill, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

12140

Poestenkill vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Poestenkill, NY affordable or expensive?

Poestenkill's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Poestenkill roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $242,400 and median rent is $817/month.

What is the crime rate in Poestenkill, NY?

Poestenkill's violent crime rate is 163.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 988.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Poestenkill?

Public schools in Poestenkill are operated by AVERILL PARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 27.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Poestenkill, NY a good place to live?

Poestenkill, NY has a population of 754, a median household income of $82,500, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Poestenkill?

Poestenkill averages 30.1°F in January and 77.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.6 inches with about 52.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Poestenkill?

Poestenkill, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 12140.

What is the population of Poestenkill?

The population of Poestenkill, New York is 754 with a median age of 50.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Poestenkill?

Key numbers for living in Poestenkill: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $242,400, median household income $82,500, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Poestenkill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.