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Mechanicville, NY

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Population
5,021
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
87 ft
Median Home Value
$186,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,070/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$50,675
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in New YorkPopulation rankingHighest population places in New YorkNearest larger communityCohoes, New York9.1 miles away · 18,518 residents.

About Mechanicville

Mechanicville is a city in Saratoga County, New York, situated on the west bank of the Hudson River. Famous as the smallest city by area in the state and historically powered by one of the state's early hydroelectric plants, the compact community of approximately 5,124 is served by the Mechanicville City School District for public education.

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Lower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingRegional Two-Party Electoral BalanceA+99.2rating

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