Schaghticoke, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
591 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,417 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$189,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$745 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$700 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Rensselaer County
3
Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metro Area
3
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Rensselaer County
4
Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metro Area
4
New York
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (48%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 21 21
Feb 2 15 23
Mar 2 14 33
Apr 4 4 45
May 4 0 55
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 1 49
Nov 4 5 39
Dec 2 17 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Hoosic Valley Elementary School
<1 miles, E · 2.8star
Stillwater Elementary School
4 miles, N · 3.2star
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Colleges

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
13 miles, SW · 4.6star
Russell Sage College
13 miles, SW · 2.8star
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Hospitals

Samaritan Hospital
12 miles, SW · 2.3star
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Airports

Albany International Airport
15 miles, W · 1.9star
Bradley International Airport
81 miles, S · 2.8star
Worcester Regional Airport
98 miles, SE · 1star
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