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Cost of living in Colonie summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Colonie. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in Colonie is 118 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Colonie is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Colonie is $341,964.
The median income in Colonie is $103,983.
Colonie's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Colonie Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Colonie | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 113 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 132 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 109 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 117 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 113 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Colonie, NY Weather
The average high in Colonie is None° and the average low is None°.
There are None days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of None inches of precipitation each year with None inches of snow.
| Stat | Colonie |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | None |
| Average Annual Low | None |
| Annual Precipitation Days | None |
| Average Annual Precipitation | None |
| Average Annual Snowfall | None |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Colonie Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Colonie
The current population in Colonie is 7,702. The population has decreased 1.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,702 | -0.0% |
| 2023 | 7,705 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 7,767 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 7,792 | 1.4% |
| 2020 | 7,686 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 7,737 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 7,793 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 7,856 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 7,888 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 7,898 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 7,869 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 7,845 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 7,831 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 7,817 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 7,839 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Colonie
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Colonie is:
80.4% White with 6,191 White residents.
4.4% African American with 338 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
4.6% Asian with 355 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 44 Other residents.
6.5% Two Or More with 504 Two Or More residents.
3.5% Hispanic with 270 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Colonie | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.4% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.4% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.6% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.5% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.5% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Colonie
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Colonie is 47.1% female with 3,630 female residents.
Colonie is 52.9% male with 4,071 male residents.
| Gender | Colonie | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.9% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Colonie for adults over 25
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8.0% of adults in Colonie completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Colonie completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Colonie completed high school / ged.
13.0% of adults in Colonie completed some college.
19.0% of adults in Colonie completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in Colonie completed bachelor's degree.
15.0% of adults in Colonie completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Colonie completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Colonie completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Colonie | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 19.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Colonie, New York
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2.8% of households in Colonie earn Less than $10,000.
3.4% of households in Colonie earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.6% of households in Colonie earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.6% of households in Colonie earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.0% of households in Colonie earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.3% of households in Colonie earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.6% of households in Colonie earn $75,000 to $99,999.
27.5% of households in Colonie earn $100,000 to $149,999.
20.3% of households in Colonie earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.9% of households in Colonie earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Colonie | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.8% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.4% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.6% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.6% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.0% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.3% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.6% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 27.5% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 20.3% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.9% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
