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Schaghticoke, NY


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Schaghticoke, New York

Schaghticoke, New York, in Rensselaer county, is 19 miles E of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and 134 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The village is included in the Albany - Schenectady - Troy metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 676 people lived in Schaghticoke.

The People and Families of Schaghticoke

In Schaghticoke, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Schaghticoke had a median family income of $44,432.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from Schaghticoke.

Schaghticoke Housing

An estimated 66% of living spaces in Schaghticoke are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The village housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere.

Commuting

In Schaghticoke, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Schaghticoke Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Schaghticoke, NY

Comparing Schaghticoke 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
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men74
Well-Paid Single Women73
Racial Diversity53
Female Share of the Population43
Age of the Population43
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty75
Median Family Income73
People in Middle Class or Better64
College Educated Adults41

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use94
Working at Home21
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Rents48
Affordability of Property Taxes28
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Housing Recently Built12
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