Hoosick
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About Hoosick
Town in New York, United StatesHoosick is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 6,711 at the 2020 census. It was named from the Hoosic River. The Town of Hoosick is in the northeastern corner of Rensselaer County.
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Housing in Hoosick
The median sale price was $256,000 in May 2026.
Health in Hoosick
Health Grade B−
Healthier than 51% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 74% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with New York
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Hoosick
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.
Schools in Hoosick
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The public schools Hoosick’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 79% of New York’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within NY. Ratings are from neighbors.
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