Schenectady, NY
Living in Schenectady
Bikeability
62
Walkability
71
Commute
76
Public Transit
69
Affordability
80
Public Safety
27
Airports
34
Hospitals
13
Colleges
92
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
2
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
65k
Population
-32 (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
22%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
51%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black19%
Caucasian53%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial6%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other5%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate34%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household51%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$45k
Median Household Income
+$7.8k (2010–19)
83%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
23 mi
Average Commute
86%
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector68%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service24%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van81%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation8%
Taxicab1%
Walked5%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$109k
Median Home Value
-$800 (2010–19)
2%
Built 2000 or Later
$764
Median Monthly Rent
+$152 (2010–19)
34%
Owner-Occupied
-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached37%
Multiple units33%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier54%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K37%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas76%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Schenectady
United States45
New York39
Albany Metro Area34
Schenectady County54
Property Crime in Schenectady
United States48
New York28
Albany Metro Area39
Schenectady County58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (55%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump41%
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 | 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
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding41
Tornado6
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Schenectady, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Schenectady, NY
St Kateri Parish School
2 miles, E
Our World Montessori
2 miles, E
Brown School
2 miles, SE
Riverrun Community Montessori
2 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Schenectady, NY
Union College
1 miles, N
Excelsior College
7 miles, SE
SUNY at Albany
10 miles, SE
Siena College
11 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Schenectady, NY
Ellis Hospital
1 miles, N
Sunnyview Hospital and Rehabilitation Center
2 miles, NE
St Peter's Hospital
12 miles, SE
Albany Memorial Hospital
13 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Schenectady, NY
Albany International Airport
7 miles, SE
Bradley International Airport
87 miles, SE
New York Stewart International Airport
90 miles, S
Worcester Regional Airport
111 miles, E