Population 5,021 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Rexford
Household size in Rexford
| Period | Rexford | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.83 | 2.44 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.45 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.45 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.33 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.31 | −0.11 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in Rexford has 2.52 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Still, the typical household here is bigger than in the wider Albany area, where it has 2.33 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.83, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Rexford
| Period | Rexford | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.0 | 39.8 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.4 | 40.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.7 | 41.3 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.7 | 41.7 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.7 | +1.9 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.7, Rexford is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 38.0 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the center.
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 Rexford
| Period | Rexford | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 10.5% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 10.0% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 10.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Rexford: 5.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Rexford has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five New York cities.
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 Rexford
Renters in Rexford
| Period | Rexford | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 33.8% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.9% | 34.8% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.3% | 36.1% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.1% | 35.8% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Rexford is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 39.7% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 2.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Rexford
| Period | Rexford | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.5% | 10.9% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.4% | 11.7% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 13.3% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Rexford: 7.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 4.5 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 Rexford
| Period | Rexford | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1962 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1964 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1966 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1969 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Rexford is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1992, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. Only ten of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
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 Rexford
| Period | Rexford | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,757 | $882 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,788 | $975 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,445 | $1,114 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,091 | $1,360 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | −$666 | +$478 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in Rexford pays $1,091 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has fallen $666 a month since 2006–10, down 38%, even as the national median rose. The typical renter here spends 42.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the southeast.
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 Rexford
Bachelor's degrees in Rexford
| Period | Rexford | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.2% | 32.9% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 58.4% | 34.4% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.9% | 37.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 62.0% | 42.2% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +9.4 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Rexford is highly educated: just over six in ten adults 25 and older (62.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southeast.
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 Rexford
| Period | Rexford | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.4% | 90.4% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.3% | 91.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.3% | 91.8% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.3% | 93.0% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Rexford: 96.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Rexford has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of New York cities.
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 Rexford
| Period | Rexford | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 6.2% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.9% | 7.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.6% | 5.0% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Rexford has been strong: just 1.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 16 have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.8 points, in line with the national trend.
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).
Rexford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rexford | 2.52 | 46.7 | 5.0% | 17.1% | 7.0% | 1992 | $1,091 | 62.0% | 96.3% | 1.6% |
| Alplaus | 2.52 | 35.5 | 5.7% | 13.9% | 2.6% | 1943 | $933 | 47.6% | 82.1% | 0.4% |
| Clifton Park | 2.44 | 42.1 | 8.4% | 29.7% | 6.2% | 1986 | $1,512 | 54.0% | 95.4% | 3.1% |
| East Glenville | 2.31 | 47.2 | 5.7% | 38.3% | 3.4% | 1970 | $1,176 | 46.3% | 95.7% | 6.0% |
| Schenectady | 2.45 | 39.8 | 11.7% | 37.9% | 7.0% | 1960 | $1,322 | 38.6% | 89.8% | 6.8% |
| Ballston Lake | 2.42 | 49.0 | 6.1% | 18.3% | 4.2% | 1983 | $1,482 | 52.8% | 97.5% | 1.2% |
| Burnt Hills | 2.59 | 40.8 | 13.6% | 13.5% | 6.4% | 1964 | $1,584 | 57.1% | 98.6% | 1.4% |
| Scotia | 2.25 | 41.7 | 13.3% | 25.6% | 7.4% | 1950 | $1,081 | 37.7% | 94.4% | 3.7% |
| Round Lake | 2.12 | 49.2 | 6.6% | 19.9% | 7.0% | 1965 | $1,706 | 52.0% | 94.3% | 0.9% |
| Rotterdam | 2.33 | 40.8 | 11.1% | 21.1% | 6.6% | 1958 | $1,210 | 30.3% | 94.1% | 3.1% |
| Glenville | 2.98 | 43.4 | 1.5% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 1969 | $1,078 | 49.3% | 98.6% | 1.5% |
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 Rexford. 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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