Population 646 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Preston Hollow
Household size in Preston Hollow
| Period | Preston Hollow | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 2.44 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.45 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.37 | 2.45 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.06 | 2.33 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.66 | −0.11 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Preston Hollow is a place of small households, averaging 2.06 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.72, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 Preston Hollow
| Period | Preston Hollow | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8 | 39.8 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.7 | 40.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.1 | 41.3 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 54.9 | 41.7 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +14.1 | +1.9 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Preston Hollow skews older: half of its residents are older than 54.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 Preston Hollow
| Period | Preston Hollow | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 10.5% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 10.0% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 10.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −11.1 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 2.8% of households in Preston Hollow, well below 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 Preston Hollow
Renters in Preston Hollow
| Period | Preston Hollow | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 33.8% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 34.8% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 36.1% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 35.8% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 10.6% of households in Preston Hollow rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than four in ten owners (44.9%) have paid off their mortgages, above 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 Preston Hollow
| Period | Preston Hollow | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.0% | 10.9% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.0% | 11.7% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 45.2% | 13.3% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.6% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 32.6% of the housing in Preston Hollow, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
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 Preston Hollow
| Period | Preston Hollow | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1962 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1964 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1966 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1969 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in Preston Hollow leans older: the median home dates to 1972, against 1980 nationally. The picture is much the same across the Albany area.
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 Preston Hollow
| Period | Preston Hollow | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $905 | $882 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $939 | $975 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $948 | $1,114 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,253 | $1,360 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$348 | +$478 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Preston Hollow costs $1,253 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 17.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably 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 Preston Hollow
Bachelor's degrees in Preston Hollow
| Period | Preston Hollow | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.8% | 32.9% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 34.4% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 37.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.4% | 42.2% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.6 pts | +9.4 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Preston Hollow as nationally: 35.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Albany area as a whole (42.2%).
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 Preston Hollow
| Period | Preston Hollow | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.2% | 90.4% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.1% | 91.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.3% | 91.8% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.3% | 93.0% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Preston Hollow: 95.3% 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 Preston Hollow
| Period | Preston Hollow | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 6.2% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 7.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 5.0% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Preston Hollow runs below the national rate: 4.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. 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).
Preston Hollow 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Hollow | 2.06 | 54.9 | 2.8% | 10.6% | 32.6% | 1972 | $1,253 | 35.4% | 95.3% | 4.1% |
| West Durham | 1.97 | 55.5 | 4.2% | 8.4% | 48.9% | 1972 | $981 | 26.9% | 86.6% | 2.0% |
| Durham | 1.92 | 56.4 | 4.4% | 8.7% | 48.8% | 1971 | $994 | 26.5% | 86.1% | 1.6% |
| Livingstonville | 2.15 | 55.2 | 5.3% | 6.5% | 52.1% | 1974 | $1,231 | 18.4% | 90.5% | 1.0% |
| Oak Hill | 1.95 | 55.3 | 4.1% | 10.2% | 40.9% | 1971 | $1,089 | 29.4% | 89.7% | 2.4% |
| Medusa | 2.12 | 53.7 | 3.4% | 10.7% | 29.2% | 1973 | $1,261 | 39.3% | 96.8% | 5.1% |
| Manor Kill | 2.26 | 50.1 | 3.0% | 6.1% | 49.7% | 1980 | $916 | 28.7% | 90.2% | 4.8% |
| Hawversville | 2.19 | 54.4 | 4.1% | 6.5% | 39.9% | 1975 | $1,215 | 28.7% | 93.3% | 2.4% |
| Rensselaerville | 2.26 | 53.4 | 3.4% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 1976 | $1,299 | 43.1% | 96.5% | 6.2% |
| Cornwallville | 2.16 | 50.5 | 8.7% | 8.3% | 44.7% | 1975 | $1,123 | 27.6% | 89.1% | 2.7% |
| North Settlement | 2.24 | 55.8 | 4.5% | 14.0% | 60.3% | 1979 | $995 | 32.9% | 90.8% | 5.2% |
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 Preston Hollow. 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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