Amsterdam, NY

Amsterdam, New York

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

The People and Families of Amsterdam

In Amsterdam, about 45% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Amsterdam, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the city.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Amsterdam. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the city nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Amsterdam had a median family income of $37,169.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($4,650) in Amsterdam than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Amsterdam Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Amsterdam, about 51% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the city were built is earlier than in most places. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Amsterdam is one place with an advantage over most places in New York.

Commuting

In Amsterdam, 88% of commuters drive to work.

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 Public Libraries

More Information for Librarians

Amsterdam Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Amsterdam residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

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 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.

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