Schenectady County, NY
Living in Schenectady County
Bikeability41
Walkability46
Commute67
Public Transit51
Affordability59
Public Safety47
Airports35
Hospitals12
Colleges92
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools52
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
155kPopulation+1.6k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age
32%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black9%
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other2%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate30%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$65kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector65%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$170kMedian Home Value+$9.4k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$795Median Monthly Rent+$169 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units17%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier36%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas72%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Schenectady County
United States45
New York39
Property Crime in Schenectady County
United States48
New York28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 3 | 20 |
| Feb | 24 | 2 | 14 |
| Mar | 33 | 3 | 13 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov | 39 | 4 | 4 |
| Dec | 27 | 3 | 16 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Schenectady County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding49
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Schenectady County, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Schenectady County, NY
Crossroads Center for Children
4 miles, SE
Mekeel Christian School
4 miles, E
St Madeleine Sophie School
7 miles, SE
St Kateri Parish School
8 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Schenectady County, NY
Union College
6 miles, E
Excelsior College
12 miles, SE
SUNY at Albany
14 miles, SE
Siena College
16 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Schenectady County, NY
Airports
Airports near Schenectady County, NY
Albany International Airport
13 miles, E
New York Stewart International Airport
91 miles, S
Bradley International Airport
92 miles, SE
Syracuse Hancock International Airport
106 miles, W