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Schenectady, New York

Introduction to Schenectady, New York

Schenectady, New York, in Schenectady county, is 143 miles N of New York, New York. The city is in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy area. There are 61,821 residents in Schenectady.

Schenectady History

Schenectady was originally inhabited by Mohawk Indians. They called the settlement "Schau-naugh-ta-da," which meant "over the pine plains." It was first settled in by Europeans in 1661 and was incorporated as a borough in 1765. In 1798 it was reincorporated as a city. The city is also home to Union College, which was founded in 1795. As a reference to two of its prominent businesses, Schenectady was once referred to as “The City that Lights and Hauls the World."

Schenectady and nearby Attractions

  • Schenectady Museum and Planetarium
  • Central Park Rose Garden
  • Schenectady County Historical Society Museum
  • Scotia - Glenville Children's Museum
  • Thompson's Lake State Park
  • Berkshire Botanical Garden

Things To Do In Schenectady

During your stay in Schenectady, you can visit the Carrie Street Park, Fairview Park, Jerry Burrell Park, Michigan Avenue Park, South Avenue Park, Steinmetz Park, Kailberg Park, Woodlawn Park and Wallingford Park. The Central Park Rose Garden is an ideal place to spend a relaxing day. Golfers can enjoy the facilities offered by the Whispering Pines Golf Course and the Schenectady Municipal Golf Course. The Empire State Aerosciences Museum, Schenectady Museum and the Schenectady County Historical Society Museum are also popular local spots.

Schenectady Transportation

Albany International is the nearest major airport.

Schenectady Higher Education

Schenectady County Community College, Spencer Business and Technical Institute and Union College are some of the local colleges.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 12%Schenectady Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Schenectady Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Schenectady Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Schenectady, NY

Comparing Schenectady 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 Citizens86
Female Share of the Population86
Racial Diversity79
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Age of the Population52
Well-Paid Single Men44
Male Share of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size11
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults44
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty21
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use98
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Rents87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Affordability of Property Taxes36
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime31
Low Violent Crime21

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