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About Schenectady County

Schenectady is a county in the Albany Metropolitan area. It has a population of 159,902 and a population density of 758, which is 88% above the national average. It has a median age of 39, which is 1 year below the Albany Metro median age and same as the national average.


Schenectady County has a median home value of $257,991, which is 18% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,255 is 15% below the metro average rent and 40% below the national average rent The average household income in Schenectady County is $74,969 , which is 9% below the Metro average household income and 4% below the national average of household income.

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$257,991Median Home Value
$315,641 Albany Metro Area
$1,255Median Rent
$1,484 Albany Metro Area
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Towns of Schenectady County

Princetown, NY
Niskayuna, NY
Delanson, NY
Mariaville Lake, NY
Schenectady, NY
East Glenville, NY
Scotia, NY
Duane Lake, NY
Duanesburg, NY
Rotterdam, NY
Glenville, NY
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Demographics

Schenectady County's population is made up of 46% married, 36% single, 11% divorced and 6% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 37%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 26%. Homeowners make up 64% of the population in Schenectady County.

159,902Population
904,682 Albany Metro Area
758Population Density
  • 49% Male
  • 51% Female
39 Median Age
40 Albany Metro Area
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Employment

The Per Capita income in Schenectady County is $40,533. The Median Household Income is $74,969

$40,533Income Per Capita
$46,063 Albany Metro Area
$74,969Median Household Income
$82,410 Albany Metro Area
15% Poverty Rate
12% Albany Metro Area
4% Unemployment Rate
4% Albany Metro Area
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Amenities in Schenectady County
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$257,991Median Home Value
$315,641 Albany Metro Area
$1,255Median Rent
$1,484 Albany Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Albany Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
36%
Home Owners
64%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow
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