Poestenkill
City in New York, United States
Overview
Poestenkill is a small, welcoming town set in the hills of Rensselaer County, New York. It offers a tranquil rural lifestyle, friendly locals, and proximity to nature with easy access to trails and parks. The town's rich history and scenic landscapes make it an inviting place for visitors seeking a relaxed escape.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
4,322
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.69°, -73.56°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,270
Local Cost
$1,570
Local Income
$3,500
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
8.2°C
Summer Avg
20.3°C
Winter Avg
-4.4°C
Record High
37.7°C
Record Low
-30.9°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1196 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ALB
Distance
20 km
Explore
Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.