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Best Places to Live in Colonie, New York

Ranked #1 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Large Metro Areas)
Ranked #7 Best Cities for Teleworking - Medium Metro Areas
Ranked #10 2005 High Gas Prices
Ranked #11 Best US Cities for Seniors 2011
Ranked #12 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Large Metro Areas)

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Overview
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Population:8,134
Pop. Change:3%
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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Interesting Facts about Colonie, New York

As of 2011, Colonie's population is 8,134 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 2.79 percent.

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The median home cost in Colonie is $170,300. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.09 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Colonie's cost of living is 6.50% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Colonie public schools spend $9,390 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 12.8 students per teacher in Colonie.

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The unemployment rate in Colonie is 6.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Colonie jobs have Decreased by 2.00 percent.

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