Schenectady, NY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Schenectady, New York Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
65,336
Unemployment
9.5%
Poverty
20.1%
Median Home
$113,200
Median Income
$47,773
Median Rent
$919
Schenectady SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
6
Affordability
7
Diversity
10
Safety
4
Amenities
10
Education
6
Commute
8.5
Schenectady, NY Crime Report
2,090
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,206.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
36.69%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Schenectady / 100k People |
New York / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,090 | 3,206.7 | 1,774.5 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 468 | 718.1 | 363.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 5 | 7.7 | 4.2 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 90 | 138.1 | 90.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 347 | 532.4 | 240.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,622 | 2,488.6 | 1,410.7 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 266 | 408.1 | 165.5 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 1,187 | 1,821.2 | 1,143.6 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 169 | 259.3 | 101.7 | 246.0 |
Schenectady, NY Cost Of Living
97
Schenectady's Overall Cost Of Living
Schenectady's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Schenectady | New York | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 119 | 100 | |
| Services | 109 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 112 | 110 | 100 | |
| Health | 105 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 69 | 144 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 105 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 101 | 99 | 100 | |
Schenectady, NY Photos
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Population over time in Schenectady
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 65,336 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 65,482 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 65,705 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 65,554 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 65,735 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 66,055 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 65,990 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 65,921 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 65,702 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 65,366 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Schenectady
| Race | Schenectady | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.7% | 55.2% | 60.1% |
| African American | 19.0% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 5.5% | 8.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 7.1% | 2.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 11.9% | 19.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Schenectady
| Gender | Schenectady | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Schenectady for adults over 25
| Education | Schenectady | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 25.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Schenectady, New York
| Income | Schenectady | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.0% | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.2% | 4.6% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.3% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.7% | 7.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.0% | 10.4% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.5% | 15.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.2% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.6% | 16.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.7% | 8.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.8% | 11.5% | 8.3% |
