Amsterdam, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
18,162 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,193 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$119,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$679 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$718 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
42.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Montgomery County
2
Amsterdam Urban Area
2
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Montgomery County
3
Amsterdam Urban Area
3
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 23 20
Feb 2 14 23
Mar 3 14 32
Apr 4 3 44
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 4 0 48
Nov 4 5 38
Dec 3 16 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 21, NY State Senate District 46, NY Assembly District 111, NY
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Schools

Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy
<1 miles, N • 1 star
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Colleges

Fulton-Montgomery Community College
6 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Schenectady County Community College
15 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Union College
16 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Hospitals

St Mary's Healthcare
2 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Nathan Littauer Hospital
11 miles, N • 3.2 star
Ellis Hospital
16 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Airports

Albany International Airport
24 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Bradley International Airport
104 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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