Population 4,750 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Burnt Hills
Household size in Burnt Hills
| Period | Burnt Hills | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.86 | 2.44 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 2.45 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.45 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.59 | 2.33 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.27 | −0.11 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Burnt Hills average 2.59 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the Albany area as a whole, where it has 2.33 people. Household size has dropped from 2.86 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Burnt Hills
| Period | Burnt Hills | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.5 | 39.8 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.5 | 40.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.7 | 41.3 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.8 | 41.7 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +1.9 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Burnt Hills are younger than 40.8 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Burnt Hills
| Period | Burnt Hills | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 10.5% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 10.0% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 10.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in seven households in Burnt Hills (13.6%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Burnt Hills
Renters in Burnt Hills
| Period | Burnt Hills | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 33.8% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 34.8% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 36.1% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 35.8% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +2.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Burnt Hills is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 13.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 34.9% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Burnt Hills
| Period | Burnt Hills | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 10.9% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 11.7% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 13.3% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Burnt Hills: 6.4% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Burnt Hills
| Period | Burnt Hills | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1962 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1964 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1966 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1969 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Burnt Hills is a place of older homes: half were built before 1964, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Burnt Hills
| Period | Burnt Hills | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $916 | $882 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $940 | $975 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,323 | $1,114 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,584 | $1,360 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$668 | +$478 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Burnt Hills costs $1,584 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the wider Albany area ($1,360). Rent takes 29.3% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Burnt Hills
Bachelor's degrees in Burnt Hills
| Period | Burnt Hills | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.4% | 32.9% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.4% | 34.4% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.7% | 37.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 57.1% | 42.2% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +20.6 pts | +9.4 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Burnt Hills: 57.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Burnt Hills
| Period | Burnt Hills | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.8% | 90.4% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.8% | 91.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.6% | 91.8% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.6% | 93.0% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +2.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Burnt Hills: 98.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Burnt Hills
| Period | Burnt Hills | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 6.2% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 7.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.4% | 5.0% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Burnt Hills has been strong: just 1.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Burnt Hills compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Hills | 2.59 | 40.8 | 13.6% | 13.5% | 6.4% | 1964 | $1,584 | 57.1% | 98.6% | 1.4% |
| Ballston Lake | 2.42 | 49.0 | 6.1% | 18.3% | 4.2% | 1983 | $1,482 | 52.8% | 97.5% | 1.2% |
| East Glenville | 2.31 | 47.2 | 5.7% | 38.3% | 3.4% | 1970 | $1,176 | 46.3% | 95.7% | 6.0% |
| Charlton | 2.43 | 42.8 | 9.9% | 0.3% | 4.5% | 1966 | $1,364 | 54.6% | 83.0% | 0.1% |
| Alplaus | 2.52 | 35.5 | 5.7% | 13.9% | 2.6% | 1943 | $933 | 47.6% | 82.1% | 0.4% |
| Glenville | 2.98 | 43.4 | 1.5% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 1969 | $1,078 | 49.3% | 98.6% | 1.5% |
| East Line | 2.65 | 36.7 | 15.3% | 38.5% | 10.5% | 2006 | $1,666 | 44.8% | 97.6% | 4.2% |
| Harmony Corners | 2.61 | 47.5 | 5.2% | 10.5% | 7.2% | 1978 | $1,461 | 46.9% | 96.5% | 2.0% |
| Round Lake | 2.12 | 49.2 | 6.6% | 19.9% | 7.0% | 1965 | $1,706 | 52.0% | 94.3% | 0.9% |
| Rexford | 2.52 | 46.7 | 5.0% | 17.1% | 7.0% | 1992 | $1,091 | 62.0% | 96.3% | 1.6% |
| Scotia | 2.25 | 41.7 | 13.3% | 25.6% | 7.4% | 1950 | $1,081 | 37.7% | 94.4% | 3.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Burnt Hills. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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