Mechanicville, NY

Mechanicville, New York

Introduction to Mechanicville, New York

Mechanicville, New York, in Saratoga county, is 14 miles NE of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and 138 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The city is considered part of the Albany - Schenectady - Troy metropolitan area and has a population of 5,019.

Mechanicville History

Mechanicville, which was settled in 1764 by the Europeans, adopted its present name around 1829. It was named after early settlers, who were mostly mastercraftsmen. The Saratoga and Renselaer Railway laid its tracks through the city in 1835, which enabled Mechanicville to become a major commercial interchange. It was incorporated in 1859, as a village, and later, in 1915, it was recognized as a city.

Mechanicville and Nearby Attractions

• Mitchell County Museum
• John Boyd Thacher State Park
• Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site
• Saratoga Spa State Park
• Waterford Historical Museum

Things To Do In Mechanicville

Mechanicville offers easy access to numeruos museums including the National Bottle Museum, Mitchell County Museum, Brookside Saratoga County Historical Society Museum, and Waterford Historical Museum. The Ulysses S. Grant Cottage State Historical Site, the New York Executive Mansion, and the Bennington Battlefield State Historical Site are sites of historical importance located near the city. A variety of recreational opportunities are also provided by the Peebles Island State Park, Thompson's Lake State Park, and John Boyd Thacher State Park.

Mechanicville Transportation

The closest major airport is Albany International Airport.

Mechanicville Higher Education

Nearby colleges include SUNY Empire State College, Siena College, and Skidmore College.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 7%

Comparative Profile of Mechanicville, NY

Comparing Mechanicville 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
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Mechanicville Almanac

Mechanicville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Mechanicville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

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Mechanicville Public Libraries

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Mechanicville High Schools (2004)

MECHANICVILLE HS
25 KNISKERN AVE
518-664-9888
Serves 396 students.

Mechanicville Colleges

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