At a Glance
Median Income
$50,193
$29,230 per capita
Home Value
$119,800
Zillow: $230,143
Median Rent
$955/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
225/100K
1,238/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
246 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Amsterdam a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 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 4.1% (14% 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 $230,143. 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 225 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,238/100K. The murder rate is 5.6/100K.
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. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population18,162
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density3,094/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,193
Per Capita$29,230
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$12,310M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,419
Housing
A+
Home Value$119,800
Rent$955
Ownership51.5%
Zillow$230,143
Housing Units9,218
Rent Burden31.8%
Crime
F
Violent225/100K
Property1,238/100K
Murder5.6/100K
Assault163/100K
Burglary276/100K
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,452/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain42.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
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.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 204 Mbps.
There are 347 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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