At a Glance
Median Income
$81,830
$40,481 per capita
Home Value
$203,700
Zillow: $313,246
Median Rent
$1,212/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.7%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
11.3% smoking rate
How Rotterdam Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rotterdam's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rotterdam a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rotterdam residents earn a median household income of $81,830 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,481. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% 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 Rotterdam is $203,700 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $313,246. Median rent is $1,212/month, with 26.4% 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 1957.
Education
30.7% of adults in Rotterdam hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rotterdam has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population22,798
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density2,780/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,830
Per Capita$40,481
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$46,129M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,584
Housing
A+
Home Value$203,700
Rent$1,212
Ownership75.7%
Zillow$313,246
Housing Units10,197
Rent Burden26.4%
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,276/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation335 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.7%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Rotterdam was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Albany International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 990 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.