Averill Park New York Map

About Averill Park, New York

Averill Park is a locality in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,615. The population density is 153.4 people per km². Averill Park is located at 42.6340°N, 73.5537°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12018.

Averill Park rests in the undulating terrain of Rensselaer County, a landscape sculpted by the slow, deliberate hand of glaciation. It lies 6.8 miles east-southeast of North Greenbush, NY (from North Greenbush, NY: bearing 113°T), and is situated 9.6 miles southeast of Troy. Broad, shallow valleys cradle a network of smaller lakes and ponds, their surfaces often mirroring the soft, diffused light of the Capital District sky. The air here carries a clean, pine-tinged scent, particularly noticeable after a summer rain, and the surrounding forests, a mix of hardwoods and conifers, create a verdant, breathing cloak over the hills. Fields, some still farmed, others returning to wilder states, break the dense tree cover, their edges softened by the encroaching brush and the whisper of wind through tall grasses. The physical character of Averill Park is one of gentle slopes and a pervasive sense of quietude, a place where the earth seems to exhale slowly, revealing its weathered contours under the changing seasons. The history of Averill Park is intertwined with the early industries of upstate New York, a legacy of water power and the bounty of the land. Once a hub for mills that harnessed the flow of local streams, its economy has since shifted, with many residents now commuting to the larger urban centers nearby, though a distinct local character persists. The area retains a connection to its agricultural roots, with small farms and roadside stands still dotting the landscape, offering seasonal produce. It’s a place where the echoes of a more industrious past mingle with the present-day rhythms of a suburbanizing rural environment, a subtle hum beneath the surface of its quietude. The distinctive appeal of Averill Park lies in this unhurried blend of natural beauty and a grounded, unpretentious way of life, where community ties often feel as strong and enduring as the ancient trees that stand sentinel over its hills.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Averill Park, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.633968, -73.553726. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Averill Park and Rensselaer County.

Detailed location data for Averill Park includes the ZIP code (12018), telephone area code (518), county seat of Rensselaer County (Troy), and school district assignment (Averill Park Central School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Averill Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.