Rotterdam, NY

Rotterdam, New York

Introduction to Rotterdam, New York

Rotterdam, New York, in Schenectady county, is 2 miles SW of Schenectady, New York and 141 miles N of New York, New York. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns that it shares the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metropolitan area with. Rotterdam's population is approximately 20,535.

Rotterdam History

The present day Town of Rotterdam was first settled in by Dutch settlers in the 1660s. It was established on April 14, 1820 and named after the city of Rotterdam, Netherlands. In the mid 1800s, the town boomed as one of the major corn industries. Development of the area also boomed after the Erie Canal was opened in the mid 1820s.

Rotterdam and nearby Attractions

• Scotia - Glenville Children's Museum
• Central Park Rose Garden
• Schenectady Museum and Planetarium
• Saratoga Spa State Park
• Empire State Aerosciences Museum
• John Boyd Thacher State Park

Things To Do In Rotterdam

Rotterdam offers opportunities to indulge in a variety of recreational activities. You can visit the Poutre Park, Carman Park, Peebles Island State Park and the Saratoga Spa State Park during your leisure hours. Golfers can enjoy a round at the Schenectady Municipal Golf Course or the Whispering Pines Golf Course. Regular concerts and plays are also performed at Proctor's Theater. The Schenectady County Historical Society Museum, Empire State Aerosciences Museum and the Schenectady Museum and Planetarium are all also close by.

Rotterdam Transportation

Regular flights are available from Albany International Airport.

Rotterdam Higher Education

Schenectady County Community College, Excelsior College and Union College are some of the nearby institutes of higher education.

Comparative Profile of Rotterdam, NY

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

Families

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

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
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

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

Rotterdam Almanac

Rotterdam Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Rotterdam Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Rotterdam, 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

Rotterdam Colleges

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