At a Glance
Median Income
$128,346
$60,623 per capita
Home Value
$326,600
Zillow: $313,246
Median Rent
$1,528/mo
23.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
873/100K
3,825/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
65.7%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.3%
7.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Niskayuna Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Niskayuna's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Niskayuna a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Niskayuna residents earn a median household income of $128,346 , which is 71% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,623. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,137 business establishments, including 990 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Niskayuna is $326,600 , 16% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $313,246. Median rent is $1,528/month, with 23.4% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Niskayuna reports 873 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 130% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,825/100K.
Education
65.7% of adults in Niskayuna hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(95% above the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Niskayuna has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population20,774
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density1,749/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$128,346
Per Capita$60,623
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$46,129M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,584
Housing
A+
Home Value$326,600
Rent$1,528
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$313,246
Housing Units8,434
Rent Burden23.4%
Crime
F
Violent873/100K
Property3,825/100K
Health
Obesity28.3%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking7.3%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death7,276/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation450 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+65.7%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+34.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Niskayuna was built in 1965.
18.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albany International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 990 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
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