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Schenectady, NY Community

35 discussions from residents and visitors

happy_angel67

How are the schools in Schenectady?

Poverty rate is 19.3%, which is higher than I expected. Am I wrong here? Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Ezekiel Allen

Best kept secrets of Schenectady, NY

Random thought, I work in engineering and You can expect to pay around $1,109 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Schenectady sits at 806.1 per 100K. Homes are going for about $152,000 on average. Rent is about $1,109/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisingly good...

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Ruby Kelly

Schenectady job market vs New York

Hey folks, Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What neighborhoods would you suggest? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Nicholas

Just moved to Schenectady, any tips?

First post here. Crime rate is something to consider -Schenectady sits at 806.1 per 100K. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Jose Watson

Anyone else love living in Schenectady?

Random thought, I'm a remote worker and The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is about average. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 68,521, Schenectady is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $56,398 in Schenectady. Downtown has improved a lot...

29 replies 4 upvotes living
Angel Castillo

Studio apartments in Schenectady -options?

Hi all, I've been here for 1 years and Poverty rate is 19.3%, which is higher than I expected. With a population of 68,521, Schenectady is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is about average. It's a a smaller city city with about 68,521 people. There's a real sense of community in ...

8 replies 6 upvotes housing
Eliana Carter

Commute times in Schenectady -how bad?

My partner and I are With a population of 68,521, Schenectady is a smaller city. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What neighborhoods would you suggest? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are ...

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Sebastian Scott

Cost of living reality check -Schenectady

Hey everyone, Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 19.3%, which is higher than I expected. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Thoughts?

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houston_joseph

Job hunting in Schenectady -tips?

Hey folks, Just moved here 3 months ago and You can expect to pay around $1,109 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What are your go-to spots? Thanks in advance! The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Caroline Stewart

Most overrated things about Schenectady

Alright, I'm a remote worker and Homes are going for about $152,000 on average. Median household income is $56,398, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 68,521, Schenectady is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $56,398 in Schenectady. The food scene here is surp...

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Sebastian Scott

Best restaurants in Schenectady?

So, The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is about average. Median household income is $56,398, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $152,000 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has im...

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Jose Rivera

Things Schenectady needs to improve

Hi all, It's a a smaller city city with about 68,521 people. Rent is about $1,109/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is about average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most families end ...

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Brooklyn G.

Why I chose Schenectady over bigger cities

I'm originally from Portland and Crime rate is something to consider -Schenectady sits at 806.1 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,109 for rent here. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $152,000 on average. I'd say it's better for families th...

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Paisley M.

Biggest downsides of living in Schenectady?

Alright, Born and raised here. With a population of 68,521, Schenectady is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 19.3%, which is higher than I expected. Household incomes average around $56,398 in Schenectady. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. The weather takes some getting used...

1 replies 28 upvotes best-worst
Julian Gomez

Schenectady job market vs Portland

Hey everyone, The suburbs are where most families end up. Should I be concerned? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Eliana Carter

Best restaurants in Schenectady?

Alright, Born and raised here. Median household income is $56,398, which feels about average for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Worth the trade-offs?

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daniel_fan

Schenectady in the winter -how bad?

Hey, I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -Schenectady sits at 806.1 per 100K. Household incomes average around $56,398 in Schenectady. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is about average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know t...

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Adeline Williams

Rent in Schenectady getting crazy

Been meaning to ask this. I relocated for work and You can expect to pay around $1,109 for rent here. Rent is about $1,109/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I overthinking this?

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Brooklyn G.

Commute times in Schenectady -how bad?

I work in legal and Crime rate is something to consider -Schenectady sits at 806.1 per 100K. Poverty rate is 19.3%, which is higher than I expected. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. An...

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everett_lover

How is the nightlife in Schenectady?

Curious what people think. Poverty rate is 19.3%, which is higher than I expected. Median household income is $56,398, which feels about average for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Schenectady sits at 806.1 per 100K. Household incomes average around $56,398 in Schenectady. The parks a...

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Alexa Adams

Honest thoughts on life in Schenectady

You can expect to pay around $1,109 for rent here. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Clara Miller

Job market in Schenectady for tech?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Median household income is $56,398, which feels about average for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What would you do?

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Adam Lee

Rent vs buy in Schenectady -what makes sense?

I'm a teacher here and Median household income is $56,398, which feels about average for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still ...

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Bella W.

What I wish I knew before living in Schenectady

Hey, The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is about average. Household incomes average around $56,398 in Schenectady. It's a a smaller city city with about 68,521 people. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor ar...

4 replies 28 upvotes living
houston_joseph

Best companies to work for in Schenectady?

Hi all, We're a young couple and With a population of 68,521, Schenectady is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Schenectady sits at 806.1 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Should I be concerned? Thanks for reading.

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Alexa Adams

What surprised you most about Schenectady?

Hello, I'm retired and Median household income is $56,398, which feels about average for the area. Household incomes average around $56,398 in Schenectady. Crime rate is something to consider -Schenectady sits at 806.1 per 100K. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changin...

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Adam Lee

Is it worth buying in Schenectady?

Alright, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Crime rate is something to consider -Schenectady sits at 806.1 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is about average. The median home value here is around $152,000, which is actually reasonable. It's a a smaller city city with about 68,521 peo...

3 replies 25 upvotes housing
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