The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 12051 sells for about $425,000, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 38 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $902 a month.
ZIP 12051 — Coxsackie
The housing market in 12051 shows steady appreciation and low inventory, driven by demand from buyers seeking value outside the immediate Albany urban core. While sales volume remains modest, the market is competitive for well-priced, move-in-ready homes, reflecting a stable regional outlook.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a balance between historic small-town charm and accessibility to the Capital District's employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 38 days on market with 3.6 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.3% · poverty 6.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 12051, Greene County NY
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Coxsackie area remain relatively low compared to larger urban centers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro region, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving the area are part of the Coxsackie-Athens Central School District, which generally maintains stable performance ratings within the regional context.
The area faces moderate risk from seasonal flooding near the Hudson River waterfront and typical winter weather hazards, with standard property insurance coverage widely available.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Albany employment core and local government/correctional facility employment, with ongoing interest in historic downtown revitalization.
Property taxes are levied by Greene County, the Town of Coxsackie, and the local school district; rates are influenced by local assessment practices and school budget approvals.
Commuters primarily utilize the New York State Thruway (I-87) for access to Albany and the Capital District, with average commute times typically ranging from 30 to 45 minutes.
The area features significant access to the Hudson River for boating and fishing, the renovated Coxsackie Riverside Park, and proximity to regional hiking trails in the Catskill Mountains.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy pressure and steady demand, with a mix of historic single-family rentals and limited multi-family inventory.
The local economy is anchored by state government employment, correctional services, and a growing small-business sector supported by regional tourism.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles via I-87 and Route 9W, with limited public transit options connecting to the broader Albany metro area.
Development focus remains on the adaptive reuse of historic structures and small-scale residential infill projects within the village limits.
Parcels are subject to the Coxsackie-Athens Central School District tax levy and standard municipal utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though proximity to the Hudson River may require specific flood insurance considerations for certain parcels.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 12051 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Zoom Flume Water Park4.415.1 mi
- FunPlex Fun Park419.2 mi
- feast & floret4.67 mi
- Columbia County Fair Grounds4.512.8 mi
- Romo's Pizza4.418.1 mi
- Chatham Brewing4.613.3 mi
- Last Chance Antiques & Cheese Café4.517.6 mi
- Art Omi4.89.3 mi
- Schodack Island State Park4.612 mi
- Klocke Estate4.611.8 mi
- High Falls4.712 mi
- Thomas Cole National Historic Site4.58.1 mi
- Olana State Historic Site4.88.8 mi
- Art Omi4.89.3 mi
- Saugerties Lighthouse4.719.2 mi
- Clermont State Historic Site4.718.1 mi
- Thomas Cole National Historic Site4.58.1 mi
- Schodack Island State Park4.612 mi
- High Falls4.712 mi
- Martin Van Buren National Historic Site4.67.8 mi
- Dutchman's Landing Park4.69.1 mi
- Greenport Conservation Area4.66.3 mi
- Saugerties Marina4.619.4 mi
- Sunny Hill Resort & Golf Course4.77.8 mi
- Thunderhart Golf Freehold4.57.8 mi
- Sycamore Country Club4.18.9 mi
- Winding Brook Golf Course4.310.5 mi
- feast & floret4.67 mi
- ShopRite of Hudson4.26.8 mi
- Golden Harvest Farms4.710.6 mi
- Price Chopper4.19 mi
- Price Chopper412.7 mi
- Albany International Airport4.128.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A renovated waterfront park offering river access and community event space.
Features local restaurants and shops housed in historic 19th-century architecture.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.