Schenectady County, NY
Living in Schenectady County
Bikeability
41
Walkability
46
Commute
67
Public Transit
51
Affordability
59
Public Safety
47
Airports
35
Hospitals
12
Colleges
92
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
52
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
155k
Population
+1.6k (2010–19)
40 y
Median Age
32%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
60%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black9%
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other2%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate30%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$65k
Median Household Income
+$10k (2010–19)
89%
Above Poverty
-1% (2010–19)
24 mi
Average Commute
89%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector65%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$170k
Median Home Value
+$9.4k (2010–19)
8%
Built 2000 or Later
$795
Median Monthly Rent
+$169 (2010–19)
51%
Owner-Occupied
-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units17%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier36%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas72%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Schenectady County
United States45
New York39
Property Crime in Schenectady County
United States48
New York28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 21 | 3 | 20 |
Feb | 24 | 2 | 14 |
Mar | 33 | 3 | 13 |
Apr | 46 | 4 | 3 |
May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 65 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 49 | 4 | 1 |
Nov | 39 | 4 | 4 |
Dec | 27 | 3 | 16 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Schenectady County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding49
Tornado8
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Schenectady County, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Schenectady County, NY
Crossroads Center for Children
4 miles, SE
Mekeel Christian School
4 miles, E
St Madeleine Sophie School
7 miles, SE
St Kateri Parish School
8 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Schenectady County, NY
Union College
6 miles, E
Excelsior College
12 miles, SE
SUNY at Albany
14 miles, SE
Siena College
16 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Schenectady County, NY
Ellis Hospital
6 miles, E
Sunnyview Hospital and Rehabilitation Center
7 miles, E
St Mary's Healthcare
13 miles, NW
St Peter's Hospital
16 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Schenectady County, NY
Albany International Airport
13 miles, E
New York Stewart International Airport
91 miles, S
Bradley International Airport
92 miles, SE
Syracuse Hancock International Airport
106 miles, W