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Schenectady INFORMATION

Population: 61,702

Male 48% Female 52%
Married 45%
Single 55%

City rating

This rating is a weighted average of commute time, crime rate, population, median salary, and more.

7/10

Overall value

This score adds annual household income and cost of living to the city rating.

6/10

Density (Population per mile²)

Compared to New York, Schenectady has a low population density. Schenectady is perfect for those who want to be in the city without constantly rubbing shoulders.

5,688 Schenectady
27,441 New York

City Info

With a quality of life rating of 7/10 and an overall value of 6/10, there are many things to love about Schenectady, NY, but there are also a few factors that may not be the best fit for everyone. Most homeowners will be happy in Schenectady, but be sure to visit first to make sure it’s the best place for you.

Population density is a way of determining how crowded an area is. Schenectady has a population density of 5,688, with 61,702 current residents.

Out of the 61,702 current residents, 48% are male and 52% are female. 45% of the residents are married and 55% are single.

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Residence

Air quality

Best air quality

Weather

  • 48% Sun
  • 38% Rain
  • 62% Snow

Condition

48°F average temperature

  • 228 years Median home age
  • $87,020 Median home price
  • 2.17% Home appreciation rate
  • 28.44% Annual property tax
  • 39.1%
    Homes owned
  • 47.3%
    Homes rented
  • 13.6%
    Homes vacant

Residence

As for living in Schenectady, the air quality is 95% and the weather, on average, is 48% sunny, 38% rainy, and 62% snowy. The average temperature is 48°F.

Whether you’re looking to buy or rent a home in Schenectady, you should know that 39.1% of homes are owned while 47.3% of homes are rented, and 13.6% of homes are vacant. The median price of a home is $87,020, the median age of homes is 228 years, the annual home appreciation is 2.17% and the annual property tax is 28.44%.

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Community

Religious diversity

  • Crime rate (per 100,000)

    8

  • Average age

    36

  • Political majority

    Democrat Democrat

Community

When looking at the community of Schenectady, it’s important to determine the crime rate. Schenectady’s crime rate is 8 total number of crimes reported per 100,000 total population. The average age of residents in Schenectady is 36 years and the breakdown of political affiliations is 55.28% Democratic, 42.61% Republican, and 2.11% Independent.

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Locale

Unemployment

10%

Education

Student teacher ratio 1:14

Occupation

  • Management, Business, Art & Sciences
    9.2%
  • Sales & Office Occupations
    28.9%
  • Service Occupations
    21.8%
  • Production, Transportation & Material Moving
    12.4%
  • Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance
    6.9%
  • 78%
    High school diploma
  • 9%
    Some college or associates degree
  • 11%
    Bachelors degree
  • 8%
    Graduate or professional degree

Locale

When looking at Schenectady, it’s important to understand employment statistics. 9.50% of residents are unemployed in Schenectady (which does not include the percentage of residents who are no longer in the labor force). Of the employed Schenectady residents: 9.2% of employed residents work in the management and business field, 20.61% are in the arts and sciences field, 21.8% are in the customer service field, 28.9% are in the sales field, 0.14% work in farming, fishing, and forestry, 6.9% of employed residents work in the construction field, and 12.4% work in production. When it comes to education, the ratio of teachers to students is 1:14. The percentage of residents who have graduated high school is 78.05%, 8.52% of residents have an associate’s degree, 11.45% of residents have a bachelor’s degree, and 7.86% have a master’s degree.

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Transit

Average commute time

Daily breakdown: by transport type

  • Public
    transportation
  • Car
  • Carpool
  • Work at home

Transit

If you plan on commuting to work in Schenectady, you should be aware that the average commute time is 23 minutes, compared to the national average commute time of 26 minutes. When it comes to commuting, residents of Schenectady have a few different options. 71% of commuters use their own cars, 12% of commuters carpool, 6% of commuters use the transit system, and 3% of residents work from home.

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