Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
16%
Brunswick, NY
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,537
Population
56,967
Renter Mix
58% Rent
This quaint New York suburb entices families from all over
Suburban
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Diverse
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Affordable
Brunswick is an expansive suburban community just seven miles east of Troy, and 15 miles east of Albany. “Affordable” and “New York” are seldom in the same sentence, but Brunswick provides a quiet and affordable reprieve for families and renters of all types looking to call eastern New York State home. Residents rave about friendly neighbors and overall sense of community that’s bolstered by the pastoral surroundings and nearby urban conveniences. Townhome communities and affordable apartments aplenty, there’s something for every budget and style in Brunswick. There are few locally owned stores scattered around Brunswick, but most residents head towards Hoosick Road and Troy to take care of errands. Albany is just a 25-minute drive west, putting it well within reach of those who commute for work or leisure.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$61,256
Average: $83,777
Education
16,407
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
27,834
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Brunswick has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
58%
Non-Renters
42%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
25%
Other Education
75%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Brunswick, NY is $1,537 for one bedroom, and $1,620 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brunswick has increased by 3.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,537/month
821 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Brunswick, NY is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Not Bikeable
Bikeability
10
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor
- Peebles Island State Park
- Shaver Pond Nature Center
- Grafton Lakes State Park
- Children's Museum of Science & Technology
Military Bases
Airports
- Albany International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.