Schaghticoke, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Rensselaer County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
591 Population 778/sq mi density
$60,417 Median Income $34,293 per capita
$189,500 Home Value $358,052 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 34.3% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$60,417 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$189,500 home value, $850/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Schaghticoke, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,417
20% below
$34,293 per capita
Home Value
$189,500
33% below
Zillow: $358,052
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
34.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.1%
23% below
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
122% above
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
5% below
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Schaghticoke Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
80%
Home Value
67%
Rent
73%
Poverty
92%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
222%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Schaghticoke a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Schaghticoke residents earn a median household income of $60,417 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,293. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,500 business establishments, including 374 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Schaghticoke is $189,500 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $358,052. Median rent is $850/month, with 34.3% 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.

Education

26.1% of adults in Schaghticoke hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Schaghticoke has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population591
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density778/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,417
Per Capita$34,293
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$15,508M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,515

Housing

A+
Home Value$189,500
Rent$850
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$358,052
Housing Units268
Rent Burden34.3%

Health

Obesity30.4%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,122/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain44.9 in/yr
Elevation182 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 51%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Schaghticoke was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Albany International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 374 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.