Schenectady, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 8/10
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
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
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
68,521 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,398 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$152,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$666 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$927 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
41.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Schenectady County
5
Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metro Area
3
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Schenectady County
5
Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metro Area
4
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 19 21
Feb 2 13 24
Mar 3 12 33
Apr 3 3 46
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 4 1 49
Nov 3 4 39
Dec 3 15 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 38% leaning right.

Liberal (55%) (38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 53%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 20, NY State Senate District 44, NY Assembly District 111, NY
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Schools

Central Park Middle School
<1 miles, SE • 1 star
Lincoln Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 1 star
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Colleges

Belanger School of Nursing
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
Union College
1 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Hospitals

Ellis Hospital
1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
St Peter's Hospital
12 miles, S • 2.3 star
Albany Memorial Hospital
13 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Albany International Airport
7 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Bradley International Airport
87 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Worcester Regional Airport
111 miles, SE • 1 star
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