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North Greenbush, NY

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Bask in natural beauty and small-town charm near Albany

Riverside Scenic Lush Historic Charming

North Greenbush is a charming small town situated across the Hudson River from Albany. Picturesque homes are strewn between vast stretches of green space and adorned with lush surroundings in North Greenbush, whose name becomes increasingly obvious the more you explore the town.

Residents are drawn to the community for its tranquil atmosphere along with its close proximity to all that New York’s state capital has to offer. North Greenbush sits within easy commuting distance of numerous institutes of higher learning, including Hudson Valley Community College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Siena College, and the College of Saint Rose — so it’s no wonder that North Greenbush is a top choice for students, faculty, and staff seeking a quiet home environment near campus.

North Greenbush offers access to national retailers and chain restaurants at the Shoppes at Greenbush Commons, located in the southern stretches of the community. Getting around is a breeze with access to U.S. Route 4 and Interstate 90.

Transportation

22

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

2

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

19

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Children's Museum of Science & Technology
  • Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area
  • New York State Museum
  • Peebles Island State Park
  • Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor

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 February 2025.