Schenectady, New York

Population 66,072

Schenectady is located in Schenectady County, NY. The population is 66,072, making Schenectady the largest city in Schenectady County and the 9th largest city in the state of New York.

There are 34 public schools in Schenectady with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Schenectady is moderate , and there are 258 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Schenectady is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Schenectady property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Schenectady include Scotia, Niskayuna and East Glenville.

Schenectady Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 15.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 64.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.7%

Crime Rate

28.81% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 198
  • Violent Crimes: 806
  • Robbery: 203
  • Burglary: 379
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

65.32% Higher than national avg.
  • 258 offenders in Schenectady
  • 39.05 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

273 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 8
  • Registered Polluters: 8
  • Superfunds: 11
  • Tanks & Spills: 246

Unemployment

Very High 4.7%
  • New York unemployment average: 4.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

34 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 34 K-12 public schools in Schenectady, NY and 11 private schools. Homefacts rates Schenectady's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
11 Private Schools

Annur Islamic School

Brown School

Crossroads Center For Children

Kindercare Learning Center-#1664

Northeast Parent & Child Society

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6 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

258 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 Schenectady, NY

Property Reports view all

2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Schenectady, NY issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Schenectady, NY issued 0 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

**Displaying data from Schenectady, NY
  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $845
  • 1 Bedroom: $942
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,147
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,420
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,557

Zip Codes

12008 12301 12302 12303 12304 12305 12306 12307 12308 12309 12325 12345

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Environmental Hazards

273 Environmental Hazards

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  • Tanks & Spills
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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (340/354)
    Schenectady, NY has 96.05% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Schenectady, NY is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.74 Average
    Schenectady, 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 Schenectady, NY

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

Demographics view details

Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Schenectady, NY: $38,795

Unemployment

Unemployment in Schenectady is 4.7%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 41.76%
White Collar - 58.24%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Paul D. Tonko

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

30 Cemeteries view all

13 FCC Towers view all

13 Fire Stations view all

2 Hospitals view all

5 Libraries view all

5 Police Stations view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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