Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
22%
Niskayuna
Niskayuna, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,500
Population
24,050
Renter Mix
21% Rent
A riverside town brimming with pastoral charm
Peaceful
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Scenic
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Riverside
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Family-Friendly
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Upscale
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Located just east of Schenectady, Niskayuna is an idyllic town strewn alongside the Mohawk River. Residents are typically drawn to Niskayuna for its excellent schools, natural beauty, and overall peaceful atmosphere. Being predominantly residential, Niskayuna offers a wide variety of apartments and houses available for rent, particularly in the northwestern portion of town.
Golfing is a popular pastime in Niskayuna, which contains Mohawk Golf Club and is convenient to Town of Colonie Golf Course, Shaker Ridge Country Club, Stadium Golf Club, and Schenectady Municipal Golf Course. Locals enjoy an array of outdoor activities at Central Park, Albany Pine Bush Preserve, and Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve. Commuting and traveling from Niskayuna is easy with access to State Route 7 and Albany International Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$121,973
Average: $144,700
Education
10,978
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,350
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Niskayuna has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
21%
Non-Renters
79%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
44%
Other Education
56%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Niskayuna, NY is $1,490 for one bedroom, $1,907 for two bedrooms, and $1,858 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Niskayuna has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,490/month
786 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- miSci and Suits-Bueche Planetarium
- Maple Ski Ridge
- Tawasentha Park
- Audubon Center at Knox Farm State Park
- Peebles Island State Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Albany International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.