Caroline Stewart best-worst Oct 17, 2025

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 surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Is this normal for Schenectady? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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