Schenectady County
- County in New York
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Schenectady County
- County in New York
- Rating 3.51 out of 5 37 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B
- Housinggrade C+
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade C minus
- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade B+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$169,600
National
$217,500Median Rent
$945
National
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Schenectady County Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault287.4national 282.7
- Murder1.4national 6.1
- Rape48.6national 40.7
- Robbery110.9national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary355.1national 500.1
- Theft2,135.7national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft148.5national 284
Residents
Diversity
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Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
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Median Household Income
$65,499
National
$62,843Top Public Schools Serving Schenectady County
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Schenectady County Reviews
Rating 3.51 out of 5 37 reviews
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Schenectady has its great and not so great areas as any other city provides to its people. With that being said, it has a plethora of places to dine and feast. There are many family owned businesses and restaurants that have been around for many years that will absolutely satisfy your taste buds and your wallet. From Italian, to greek, to good ol all american feasting there is so much for you to explore. Scotti's is one of my favorite Italian spots and lets not forget the awesome Villa Italia for those with a sweet tooth. Due to the pandemic, I can not say where you can go for entertainment, but downtown Schenectady's renovations are sure to bring about some new sites and sounds as we pass through this time in history. Rivers Casino is of course a nice hot place to make a pit stop if you're feeling lucky. Schenectady is sure to please almost all who take a day or two to explore. Have fun!
Schenectady County has a lot of different aspects to it depending on where in the county you choose to stay. In the city there are a lot of disadvantaged folk, and sometimes more violence. If you choose to live in the suburbs, most places are pretty friendly and have a good variety of schools to choose from. There is a mix of liberals and conservatives, though the density varies depending on where in the county you stay. There is a lot of things to do throughout the year, and you'll find that most people are friendly.
I like that Schenectady is a place with a lot of diversity. It's easy to feel accepted because looking around, there are so many different people around me. There's no pressure to look or be someone I'm not.