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Green Island, New York

Village · Population 2,971 · #239 in New York
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Green Island is a coterminous town-village in Albany County, New York, United States, some 8 miles (13 km) north of Albany. Green Island is one of only five such town-village amalgamations in New York.

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About Green Island

Set in the eastern part of New York, Green Island is a small town, home to 2,971 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Green Island is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.75 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,961 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Green Island Unique

  • The only place in America named Green Island — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
  • Positioned in eastern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Easy reach of Troy (1 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.

📍 Neighborhoods in Green Island

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🍽️ Where to Eat in Green Island

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Uncle Sam's Grave · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Green Island

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Green Island

  • HEATLY SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeVillage
Population (2024)2,971
Rank in state#239 of 595
Land area0.75 sq mi
Density3,961/sq mi
Coordinates42.7479, -73.6925

🌤️ Current Weather

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