Columbia County, NY

Living in Columbia County

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Bikeability 47
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Walkability 57
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Commute 49
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Public Transit 47
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Affordability 49
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Public Safety 89
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Airports 29
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Hospitals 20
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Colleges 96
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Schools 56
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Residents

60k Population -2.9k (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
33% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
63% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black4%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate30%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree15%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$67k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector60%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$234k Median Home Value +$12k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$786 Median Monthly Rent +$177 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier31%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene50%
LP gas13%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas12%
Wood7%

Crime

Violent Crime in Columbia County

United States45
New York39

Property Crime in Columbia County

United States48
New York28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (50%)(42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump45%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 3 14
Feb 25 3 10
Mar 33 4 8
Apr 45 4 2
May 56 4 0
Jun 65 4 0
Jul 69 4 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 48 5 0
Nov 39 4 2
Dec 28 4 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbia County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding63
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Columbia County, NY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Columbia County, NY

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The Liberi School
8 miles, SW
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Berkshire Meadows
13 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Columbia County, NY

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Bard College
21 miles, SW
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SUNY at Albany
32 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Columbia County, NY

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Fairview Hospital
14 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Columbia County, NY

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