Amsterdam, NY

Amsterdam, New York

Introduction to Amsterdam, New York

Amsterdam, New York, in Montgomery county, is 15 miles NW of Schenectady, New York and 152 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The city is part of the Albany - Schenectady - Troy metropolitan statistical area. About 18,355 people live in Amsterdam.

Amsterdam History

Before adopting the name Amsterdam in 1803, the city was known as Veedersburgh. Its current name comes from the name of Amsterdam, Netherlands. The economic development of the area began after the completion of the Erie Canal in 1825. It was incorporated as a village in 1830. Amsterdam gained the status of a city in 1885 and John Carmichael became the first mayor.

Amsterdam and nearby Attractions

• Walter Elwood Museum
• Noteworthy Indian Museum
• Guy Park State Historic Site
• Wildlife Sports and Educational Museum
• Saratoga Spa State Park
• Clark's Museum of Photography

Things To Do In Amsterdam

In Amsterdam, you can spend your leisure at Coessens Park, Bigelow Sanford Field and Bergen Park. The Walter Elwood Museum and Noteworthy Indian Museum are also worth visiting. Apart from these, the City of Amsterdam also organizes a number of recreational events all through the year.

Amsterdam Transportation

International flights are available from Albany International Airport.

Amsterdam Higher Education

Schenectady County Community College, Excelsior College and Union College are among the nearby colleges.

High Points

Amsterdam strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Amsterdam, NY

Comparing Amsterdam to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Amsterdam Almanac

Amsterdam Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Amsterdam Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Amsterdam, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Amsterdam Public Libraries

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Amsterdam Hospitals

ST MARY'S HOSPITAL AT AMSTERDAM
(Voluntary non-profit - Church)
427 GUY PARK AVENUE
(518) 842-1900
Emergency Service: Yes

AMSTERDAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
4988 STATE HIGHWAY 30
(518) 842-3100
Emergency Service: No

Wal-Mart in Amsterdam

Amsterdam High Schools (2004)

AMSTERDAM HS
140 SARATOGA AVE
518-843-4932
Serves 1,224 students.

Amsterdam Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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