Downtown, Schenectady, NY
Living in Downtown
Bikeability
70
Walkability
90
Commute
83
Public Transit
74
Affordability
100
Public Safety
25
Airports
36
Hospitals
13
Colleges
92
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
1
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
21k
Population
-195 (2010–19)
37 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
40%
Family Households
-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years38%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black15%
Caucasian61%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other3%
Education
Households
Family household40%
Householder living alone51%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$43k
Median Household Income
+$8.8k (2010–19)
78%
Above Poverty
-3% (2010–19)
21 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector70%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van77%
Public transportation8%
Taxicab1%
Walked11%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$100k
Median Home Value
-$13k (2010–19)
7%
Built 2000 or Later
$707
Median Monthly Rent
+$182 (2010–19)
25%
Owner-Occupied
-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached20%
Multiple units30%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier56%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K34%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Utility gas65%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Downtown
United States45
New York39
Albany Metro Area34
Schenectady County54
Property Crime in Downtown
United States48
New York28
Albany Metro Area39
Schenectady County58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(37%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump36%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 21 | 3 | 20 |
Feb | 24 | 2 | 14 |
Mar | 33 | 3 | 13 |
Apr | 46 | 3 | 4 |
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 Downtown
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding40
Tornado6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Downtown, Schenectady, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Downtown, Schenectady, NY
Mekeel Christian School
2 miles, NW
Our World Montessori
2 miles, E
St Kateri Parish School
2 miles, SE
Brown School
3 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Downtown, Schenectady, NY
Union College
0 miles, E
Excelsior College
9 miles, SE
SUNY at Albany
11 miles, SE
Siena College
12 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Downtown, Schenectady, NY
Ellis Hospital
1 miles, E
Sunnyview Hospital and Rehabilitation Center
1 miles, E
St Peter's Hospital
13 miles, SE
Albany Memorial Hospital
14 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Downtown, Schenectady, NY
Albany International Airport
8 miles, SE
Bradley International Airport
88 miles, SE
New York Stewart International Airport
91 miles, S
Worcester Regional Airport
112 miles, E