Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
21%
Rotterdam
Rotterdam, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,367
Population
21,775
Renter Mix
24% Rent
A homey suburb boasting ample interstate access
River
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Suburban
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Relaxed
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Just south of the Mohawk River is the quaint town of Rotterdam. This Eastern New York community is framed by Interstates 890, 88, and 90— allowing easy access to surrounding metropolitan hubs. The bustling state capital is only a 25-minute drive southeast. Rotterdam offers a welcome change of pace for its residents escaping the hustle and bustle of city life. It boasts numerous parks, hiking trails, and family-friendly attractions. A perfect day in Rotterdam might begin with a scenic hike spotting waterfalls at the Plotter Kill Preserve. Next, check out the Via Port Rotterdam with its ample shopping and indoor aquarium. End the day with an affordable trip to a local hot spot, the Rotterdam Square Cinema. Rotterdam is largely residential, offering renters plenty of affordable apartments and charming single-family homes.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$78,050
Average: $84,523
Education
4,797
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,923
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Rotterdam has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Rotterdam, NY is $1,367 for one bedroom, $1,766 for two bedrooms, and $1,486 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rotterdam has increased by 2.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,367/month
752 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Maple Ski Ridge
- miSci and Suits-Bueche Planetarium
- Mabee Farm Historic Site
- Featherstonhaugh State Forest
- Tawasentha 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.