Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
16%
Schenectady
Schenectady, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,248
Population
67,766
Renter Mix
59% Rent
Reinventing one of New York State’s historic industrial hubs
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Living in Schenectady, NY, means experiencing a historic city in the midst of renewal. Known as "The Electric City" due to its heritage as the birthplace of General Electric, this Capital District community features cultural attractions including the restored Proctors Theatre and a revitalized downtown area along State Street. The city's Central Park offers acclaimed rose gardens and Iroquois Lake, while the Stockade Historic District preserves Dutch and English Colonial architecture from the 18th and 19th centuries. Union College's campus adds to the architectural landscape, and residents have access to both city amenities and recreational opportunities along the Mohawk River.
Housing options in Schenectady include historic properties in the General Electric Realty Plot, one of America's first planned residential neighborhoods, and apartments in the downtown area. Notable neighborhoods include Upper Union Street with local shops and dining establishments, the historic Stockade district, and Mohawk Harbor, home to Rivers Casino & Resort. The city offers entertainment options from theatrical performances at Proctors Theatre to authentic Italian dining in the Little Italy district, establishing itself as a notable residential choice in New York's Capital Region.
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Beautifully restored and kept Homes
Jay Street Local Shops
Stockade's proximity to the Mohawk River
Aerial View of the Stockade
Schenectady City Hall
Building Neighbors
Demographics
Median Household Income
$51,377
Average: $67,464
Education
13,889
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
31,132
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Schenectady has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
59%
Non-Renters
41%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Schenectady, NY is $1,040 for a studio, $1,248 for one bedroom, $1,513 for two bedrooms, and $1,994 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Schenectady has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,248/month
712 Sq Ft
House
$1,887/month
882 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Schenectady, NY is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
405 Students
Public
Grades K-5
377 Students
Public
Grades K-5
376 Students
Public
Grades K-5
376 Students
Public
Grades K-5 & 9-12
671 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
614 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
442 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
655 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
656 Students
Central Park International Magnet School
Public
Grades 6-8
599 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,377 Students
Public
Grades K-5 & 9-12
671 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
924 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
543 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,883 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- miSci and Suits-Bueche Planetarium
- Maple Ski Ridge
- Mabee Farm Historic Site
- Tawasentha Park
- Featherstonhaugh State Forest
Military Bases
Airports
- Albany International
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Property Management Companies in Schenectady, NY
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Sunrise Management & Consulting
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Burns Management
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19
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Redburn Development Partners, LLC
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19
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Morgan Properties
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390
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108,283
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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.