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Amsterdam, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Schenectady County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
18,162 Population 3,094/sq mi density
$50,193 Median Income $29,230 per capita
$119,800 Home Value $230,143 Zillow
$955 Median Rent 31.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
225 Violent Crime/100K 1,238 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$50,193 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,800 home value, $955/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
225 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Amsterdam (46)

Balance Rock State Park
State Park
137 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Bash Bish Falls State Park
State Park
422 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Bates Memorial State Park
State Park
423 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park
State Park
230 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Bomoseen State Park
State Park
2,897 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Bristol Beach State Park
State Park
203 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Campbell Falls State Park
State Park
3 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Campbell Falls State Park Scenic Reserve
State Park
129 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Cherry Plain State Park
State Park
178 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Coltsville National Historical Park
National Historical Park
When Samuel Colt started his Hartford factory on the banks of the Connecticut River in 1847, it followed years of mismanagement and failure. Soon, demand for Colt's revolver would change his fortunes and the Colt empire was born. Following Colt's untimely death in 1862, his wife, Elizabeth...
Entrance: $0
Weather: Hartford experiences all four seasons. It is typically hot in the summer and cold in the winter with a pleasant spring and autumn.
Dennis Hill State Park
State Park
242 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
East Mountain State Reservation
State Park
9 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fountain Pond Park
State Park
5 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Gilbert Lake
State Park
3 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Gilbert Lake State Park
State Park
1,590 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Glimmerglass State Park
State Park
593 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Grafton Lakes State Park
State Park
2,613 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Haystack Mountain State Park
State Park
351 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Hudson River Islands State Park
State Park
180 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
John Boyd Thacher State Park
State Park
2,477 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Lauderdale Park
State Park
119 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake St. Catherine State Park
State Park
129 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Taghkanic State Park
State Park
1,718 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lock 6 State Canal Park
State Park
6 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lock 9 State Canal Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Born in Kinderhook, New York, in 1782, Martin Van Buren was the first president born a US citizen. His life spanned the American Revolution to the Civil War and was shaped by the most important issues of the era: US expansionism and the removal of Indigenous people, states’ rights, and slavery. This...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Compass and GPS, Geocaching, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: The weather at Martin Van Buren National Historic Site is typical of the northeast United States; it varies considerably throughout the year. Always check the forecast prior to your visit and dress ac...
Max V. Shaul State Park
State Park
75 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Mine Kill State Park
State Park
461 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Mohawk River State Park
State Park
79 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Moreau Lake State Park
State Park
6,597 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Mount Everett State Reservation
State Park
75 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Mount Greylock State Reservation
State Park
256 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Mount Riga State Park Scenic Reserve
State Park
336 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
New York State Lands
State Park
33 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Peebles Island State Park
State Park
191 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Rensselaer Riverfront Park
State Park
2 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Robert V. Riddell State Park
State Park
2,641 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Saratoga National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surrendered his entire force. This first ever surrender of a British Army is one of the pivotal moments ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Live Music, Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Biking, Road Biking, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided...
Weather: The park experiences all four seasons. Temperatures can be as low as -20 degrees Fahrenheit in winter and as high as 100 degrees Fahrenheit in summer. Check local weather reports for more detailed inf...
Saratoga Spa State Park
State Park
1,984 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Schodack Island State Park
State Park
1,175 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Sefcovic
State Park
10 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Sojourner Truth State Park
State Park
13 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Taconic State Park
State Park
6 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Taconic State Park
State Park
6,155 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Taconic Trail State Park
State Park
154 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Thomas Cole National Historic Site
National Historic Site
In 1825, America was still a new nation, just forming its own unique identity and traditions. Thomas Cole invented a new style of art, one that Americans could call their own. His landscape paintings launched the art movement known as the Hudson River School. His groundbreaking achievements took pla...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Museum Exhibits
Weather: For details and information, visit, http://www.thomascole.org/.