Amsterdam, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Schenectady County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
18,162 Population 3,094/sq mi density
$50,193 Median Income $29,230 per capita
$119,800 Home Value $247,238 Zillow
$955 Median Rent 31.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
109 Violent Crime/100K 1,347 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$50,193 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,800 home value, $955/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
109 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Amsterdam, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,193
33% below
$29,230 per capita
Home Value
$119,800
58% below
Zillow: $247,238
Median Rent
$955/mo
18% below
31.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
109/100K
71% below
1,347/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
42% below
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
86% above
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
29% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Amsterdam Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Amsterdam's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
67%
Home Value
42%
Rent
82%
Poverty
129%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
186%
Crime
29%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Amsterdam a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Amsterdam residents earn a median household income of $50,193 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,230. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,562 business establishments, including 347 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Amsterdam is $119,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,238. Median rent is $955/month, with 31.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Amsterdam reports 109 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,347/100K.

Education

19.7% of adults in Amsterdam hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Amsterdam has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population18,162
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density3,094/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,193
Per Capita$29,230
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$12,310M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,419

Housing

A+
Home Value$119,800
Rent$955
Ownership51.5%
Zillow$247,238
Housing Units9,218
Rent Burden31.8%

Crime

F
Violent109/100K
Property1,347/100K

Health

Obesity41.5%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,452/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
Elevation412 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 55%
Commute20 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed204 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries9

Did You Know?

Amsterdam was founded in 1710.
The median home in Amsterdam was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Albany International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 204 Mbps.
There are 347 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.