Amsterdam, New York

Population 18,485

Amsterdam is located in Montgomery County, NY. The population is 18,485, making Amsterdam the largest city in Montgomery County.

There are 8 public schools in Amsterdam with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Amsterdam is moderate , and there are 57 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Amsterdam is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Amsterdam property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Amsterdam include Hagaman, Fort Johnson and Florida.

Amsterdam Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 19.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 66.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.9%

Crime Rate

41.17% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 73
  • Violent Crimes: 225
  • Robbery: 39
  • Burglary: 276
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 889

Registered Offenders

56.08% Higher than national avg.
  • 57 offenders in Amsterdam
  • 30.84 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

141 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 7
  • Tanks & Spills: 131

Unemployment

Very High 4.6%
  • New York unemployment average: 4.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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8 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 8 K-12 public schools in Amsterdam, NY and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Amsterdam's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

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57 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Amsterdam, NY

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16 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Amsterdam, NY issued 16 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Amsterdam, NY issued 7 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $788
  • 1 Bedroom: $885
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,080
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,342
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,465

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Environmental Hazards

141 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (340/354)
    Amsterdam, NY has 96.05% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Amsterdam, NY is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.74 Average
    Amsterdam, NY is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 24.18°
  • February 27.52°
  • March 37.67°
  • April 49.35°
  • May 60.03°
  • June 67.87°
  • July 73.27°
  • August 71.48°
  • September 63.58°
  • October 51.62°
  • November 40.43°
  • December 27.12°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Amsterdam, NY

Earthquakes
Amsterdam, NY has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Amsterdam, NY has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Amsterdam, NY has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Amsterdam, NY has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Amsterdam, NY: $35,304

Unemployment

Unemployment in Amsterdam is 4.6%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 51.55%
White Collar - 48.45%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Andrew Cuomo
  • Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand
  • Sen. Charles E. Schumer

City Representatives

  • Paul D. Tonko

Neighborhood Info

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