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Crime in Amsterdam summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Amsterdam. Key points include:
There were 280 total crimes in Amsterdam in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Amsterdam is 1,532.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Amsterdam is 93.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Amsterdam is 1,439.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Amsterdam is -27.68% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Amsterdam Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Amsterdam / 100k People |
New York / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 280 | 1,532.7 | 2,099.7 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 17 | 93.1 | 380.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 5.5 | 2.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 27.4 | 96.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 11 | 60.2 | 259.6 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 263 | 1,439.7 | 1,719.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 34 | 186.1 | 136.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 209 | 1,144.1 | 1,432.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 20 | 109.5 | 150.2 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Amsterdam summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Amsterdam. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in Amsterdam is 96 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Amsterdam is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Amsterdam is $235,742.
The median income in Amsterdam is $56,178.
Amsterdam's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Amsterdam Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Amsterdam | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 112 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 59 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 112 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 112 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 116 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Amsterdam, NY Weather
The average high in Amsterdam is 56.8° and the average low is 36.7°.
There are 87.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 39.8 inches of precipitation each year with 73.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Amsterdam |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 56.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 36.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 87.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 39.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 73.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Amsterdam Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Amsterdam
The current population in Amsterdam is 18,166. The population has decreased 1.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18,166 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 18,162 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 18,244 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 18,218 | 2.2% |
| 2020 | 17,823 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 17,836 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 17,927 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 17,974 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 18,063 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 18,157 | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 18,348 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 18,425 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 18,485 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 18,537 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 18,512 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Amsterdam
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Amsterdam is:
53.9% White with 9,800 White residents.
5.3% African American with 962 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 6 American Indian residents.
1.5% Asian with 264 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 6 Hawaiian residents.
1.5% Other with 272 Other residents.
3.5% Two Or More with 636 Two Or More residents.
34.2% Hispanic with 6,220 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Amsterdam | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.9% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 5.3% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.5% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 34.2% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Amsterdam
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Amsterdam is 51.0% female with 9,273 female residents.
Amsterdam is 49.0% male with 8,893 male residents.
| Gender | Amsterdam | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.0% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Amsterdam for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Amsterdam completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Amsterdam completed 9-12th grade.
36.0% of adults in Amsterdam completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Amsterdam completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Amsterdam completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Amsterdam completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Amsterdam completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Amsterdam completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Amsterdam completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Amsterdam | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Amsterdam, New York
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7.7% of households in Amsterdam earn Less than $10,000.
5.6% of households in Amsterdam earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.4% of households in Amsterdam earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.5% of households in Amsterdam earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.5% of households in Amsterdam earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.9% of households in Amsterdam earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.1% of households in Amsterdam earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.5% of households in Amsterdam earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.5% of households in Amsterdam earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.2% of households in Amsterdam earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Amsterdam | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.7% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.6% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.4% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.5% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.5% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.9% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.1% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.5% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.5% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.2% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
