Housing by town in Columbia County, New York
Columbia County, New York has 27 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,260 (±$72) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $928 in 2015–2019 (+35.8%; Up after inflation).
the Town of Greenport has the highest median gross rent ($1,928) and the Town of Gallatin the lowest ($900).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,260 (±$72)
- Households that rent
- 23.7%
- Median household income
- $81,528
- Places
- 27
Cities, towns and townships in Columbia County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson | $1,343 | 55.0% | $54,139 | $389,900 | $5,877 |
| Town of Ancram | $1,131 | 10.7% | $99,773 | $449,000 | $4,947 |
| Town of Austerlitz | $1,429 | 6.1% | $113,021 | $467,600 | $6,184 |
| Town of Canaan | $1,632 | 19.0% | $107,313 | $408,400 | $6,075 |
| Town of Chatham | $1,194 | 13.4% | $107,270 | $358,100 | $4,952 |
| Town of Claverack | $1,243 | 13.0% | $74,111 | $326,200 | $3,523 |
| Town of Clermont | $1,299 | 18.8% | $95,104 | $452,000 | $6,480 |
| Town of Copake | $1,204 | 11.2% | $113,611 | $325,000 | $3,630 |
| Town of Gallatin | $900 | 7.4% | $89,412 | $394,300 | $5,763 |
| Town of Germantown | $1,344 | 20.5% | $97,564 | $493,200 | $5,226 |
| Town of Ghent | $1,085 | 26.3% | $82,092 | $371,200 | $5,301 |
| Town of Greenport | $1,928 | 37.5% | — | $238,900 | $4,879 |
| Town of Hillsdale | $1,341 | 23.6% | $76,700 | $404,700 | $4,460 |
| Town of Kinderhook | $1,065 | 20.9% | $81,989 | $349,900 | $5,979 |
| Town of Livingston | $1,225 | 30.1% | $54,024 | $309,100 | $4,173 |
| Town of New Lebanon | $980 | 13.4% | $75,662 | $279,700 | $4,019 |
| Town of Stockport | $1,180 | 23.1% | $98,958 | $248,200 | $4,362 |
| Town of Stuyvesant | $1,098 | 23.4% | $66,000 | $224,400 | $3,720 |
| Town of Taghkanic | $1,148 | 15.4% | $86,250 | $442,400 | $6,121 |
Villages and places inside a township in Columbia County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Chatham | $1,080 | 45.8% | $79,886 | $323,100 | $4,703 |
| Village of Kinderhook | $990 | 21.7% | $93,250 | $372,400 | $5,772 |
| Village of Philmont | $1,193 | 38.9% | $56,563 | $225,000 | $2,825 |
| Village of Valatie | $842 | 23.2% | $100,461 | $325,100 | $5,497 |
Unincorporated communities in Columbia County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown (community) | — | 29.5% | $96,563 | $445,900 | $4,634 |
| Lorenz Park | $2,031 | 20.6% | $85,188 | $222,000 | $6,002 |
| Niverville | — | 9.2% | — | $302,200 | $4,047 |
| Stottville | $1,352 | 49.0% | $60,872 | $166,100 | $3,272 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $24,550 | $40,900 | $65,450 |
| 2 people | $28,050 | $46,750 | $74,800 |
| 3 people | $31,550 | $52,600 | $84,150 |
| 4 people | $35,050 | $58,400 | $93,450 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $63,100 | $100,950 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $67,750 | $108,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $72,450 | $115,900 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $77,100 | $123,400 |
How the places in Columbia County rank across New York
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Crime reported to police in Columbia County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 39 | 70 | 383 | 686 | 55,838 | 3 of 6 |
In 2023, the police departments that report for Columbia County recorded 39 violent and 383 property crimes, 70 and 686 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 91% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Columbia County, 2023
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia County Sheriff's Office | 45,620 | 19 | 243 |
| Hudson Police Department | 5,801 | 20 | 106 |
| Greenport Town Police Department | 4,417 | 0 | 34 |
| Stockport Town Police Department | 2,634 | — | — |
| Chatham Village Police Department | 1,576 | — | — |
| Philmont Village Police Department | 1,499 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Columbia County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12534 | 17,176 | $1,443 | $316,700 | $72,741 | 36.4% |
| 12184 | 7,787 | $1,086 | $355,200 | $98,622 | 20.0% |
| 12037 | 3,926 | $1,067 | $343,900 | $89,844 | 27.8% |
| 12526 | 3,548 | $1,252 | $485,000 | $97,679 | 19.9% |
| 12075 | 3,248 | $1,370 | $422,900 | $98,047 | 14.5% |
| 12529 | 2,410 | $1,219 | $384,600 | $70,750 | 23.7% |
| 12173 | 2,099 | $1,187 | $225,600 | $76,607 | 24.9% |
| 12521 | 2,056 | $1,183 | $338,700 | $75,652 | 9.0% |
| 12516 | 1,925 | $2,273 | $309,700 | $128,750 | 6.1% |
| 12523 | 1,908 | $1,294 | $343,400 | $54,235 | 19.0% |
| 12106 | 1,864 | $977 | $278,100 | $75,714 | 16.1% |
| 12060 | 1,859 | $2,157 | $399,400 | $101,548 | 12.2% |
| 12565 | 1,439 | $1,193 | $225,000 | $56,563 | 38.9% |
| 12125 | 1,141 | $960 | $275,900 | $55,625 | 19.8% |
| 12029 | 1,069 | $1,646 | $421,500 | $103,542 | 18.4% |
| 12136 | 1,043 | — | $471,900 | $148,750 | 2.6% |
| 12502 | 984 | $1,160 | $370,500 | $85,192 | 6.5% |
| 12503 | 732 | $1,052 | $506,500 | $117,935 | 13.1% |
| 12017 | 471 | $1,583 | — | — | 10.8% |
| 12174 | 427 | — | — | $51,131 | 16.8% |
| 12530 | 270 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 12130 | 233 | — | $186,800 | $104,286 | 14.8% |
| 12513 | 228 | — | $438,000 | $60,951 | 28.7% |
| 12165 | 220 | — | $417,500 | $65,368 | 6.2% |
| 12517 | 187 | — | $433,300 | $153,958 | 15.7% |
| 12172 | 176 | — | — | $86,587 | 67.3% |
| 12195 | 162 | — | $229,600 | $148,815 | 18.4% |
| 12544 | 127 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 12132 | 111 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 12024 | 78 | — | — | — | 27.3% |
| 12115 | 60 | — | — | $91,875 | 0.0% |
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Questions about Columbia County
What is the crime rate in Columbia County?
In 2023, the police departments that report for Columbia County recorded 70 violent and 686 property crimes per 100,000 residents (39 violent and 383 property crimes in all).
Which place in Columbia County has the highest rent?
the Town of Greenport has the highest median gross rent, $1,928 (±$252) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Columbia County has the lowest rent?
the Town of Gallatin has the lowest median gross rent, $900 (±$537) a month.
What is the median rent in Columbia County, New York?
The median gross rent in Columbia County is $1,260 (±$72) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia County, New York
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia County, New York
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Columbia County, NY
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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