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Overview
Population:7,793
Pop. Change:-2%
State: New York
Metro Area: Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metro Area
County: Albany County
City:Colonie
Zip Code:12205
Real Estate:For Sale
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Colonie's Real Estate Market
 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes
 • Median Condominiums


Interesting Facts about Colonie, New York

As of 2012, Colonie's population is 7,793 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -2.30 percent.

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The median home cost in Colonie is $197,200. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.98 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Colonie's cost of living is 14.80% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Colonie public schools spend $9,370 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 12.8 students per teacher in Colonie.

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The unemployment rate in Colonie is 6.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Colonie jobs have Decreased by 1.39 percent.


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Ranked #11 Best US Cities for Seniors 2011
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Map Of Colonie

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Average Commute time is 20 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Colonie's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes