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Rotterdam, NY


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Rotterdam, New York

Rotterdam, New York, in Schenectady county, is 2 miles SW of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and 141 miles N of New York, New York. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Albany - Schenectady - Troy metropolitan area. Rotterdam contains a population of approximately 20,536.

The People and Families of Rotterdam

In Rotterdam, about 57% of adults are married.

Rotterdam boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rotterdam had a median family income of $50,681.

Rotterdam Housing

Rotterdam has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 83% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side.

Commuting

In Rotterdam, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Rotterdam, NY

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population99
Female Share of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Men65
Well-Paid Single Women65
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity23
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better76
Median Family Income65
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work67
Public Transportation Use43
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Rents56
Affordability of Property Taxes48
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
Housing Recently Built25

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