At a Glance
Median Income
$56,398
$31,536 per capita
Home Value
$152,000
Zillow: $333,482
Median Rent
$1,109/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
780/100K
3,332/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
19.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
17.5% smoking rate
How Schenectady Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Schenectady's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Schenectady a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Schenectady residents earn a median household income of $56,398 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,536. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.3% 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 Schenectady is $152,000 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $333,482. Median rent is $1,109/month, with 33.8% 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.
Safety & Crime
Schenectady reports 780 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 105% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,332/100K. The murder rate is 10.2/100K.
Education
23.6% of adults in Schenectady hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Schenectady 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
Population68,521
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density6,339/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born15.4%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$56,398
Per Capita$31,536
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty19.3%
County GDP$46,129M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,584
Housing
A+
Home Value$152,000
Rent$1,109
Ownership44.8%
Zillow$333,482
Housing Units31,979
Rent Burden33.8%
Crime
F
Violent780/100K
Property3,332/100K
Murder10.2/100K
Assault557/100K
Burglary482/100K
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death7,276/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation344 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute23 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations71
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Schenectady was founded in 1765.
The median home in Schenectady was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Albany International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
15.4% 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.