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Knox
A town of 2,559 people in Albany County, New York
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Outdoors in Knox
Parks & trails →Conserved land11%2,876 of 26,675 acres
Trails25 mi0.6 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves81,124 conserved acres per 1,000 residents
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About Knox
Town in New York, United States2,635Population
41.9 sq miArea
1,230 ftElevation
Knox is a town in Albany County, New York, United States. The population was 2,635 at the 2020 census. The town is in the northwestern part of Albany County and is west of Albany, the state capital.
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How Knox ranks
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ZIP code12107
Area code518
Living in Knox
Housing in Knox
$850K Median sale price · Redfin, March 2026
The median sale price was $850,000 in March 2026.
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Health in Knox
Compared with New York
13better than NY·3worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 16 are too close to call.
Conditions
2▲ 3▼ 7 close
Habits
1▲ 3 close
Care
4▲ 3 close
Mind
2▲ 3 close
Everyday needs
4▲ 0 close
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Ellis HospitalSchenectady · 13.3 mi · ER
Hometown Health Centers Dental at State StreetSchenectady · 12 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 12009, 12053, 12023 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Knox →
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