Housing by town in Schenectady County, New York
Schenectady County, New York has 12 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,194 (±$28) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.0% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $945 in 2015–2019 (+26.3%; Up after inflation).
the Town of Niskayuna has the highest median gross rent ($1,586) and Schenectady the lowest ($1,145).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,194 (±$28)
- Households that rent
- 36.0%
- Median household income
- $79,623
- Places
- 12
Cities, towns and townships in Schenectady County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schenectady | $1,145 | 54.4% | $58,399 | $168,800 | $4,874 |
| Town of Duanesburg | — | 12.9% | $95,378 | $295,100 | $4,716 |
| Town of Glenville | $1,247 | 23.2% | $98,423 | $257,400 | $5,814 |
| Town of Niskayuna | $1,586 | 17.8% | $137,349 | $362,000 | $8,939 |
| Town of Princetown | $1,354 | 8.3% | $98,438 | $315,700 | $5,750 |
| Town of Rotterdam | $1,292 | 25.5% | $86,331 | $227,000 | $4,845 |
Villages and places inside a township in Schenectady County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Delanson | $950 | 7.3% | $113,750 | $264,500 | $5,286 |
| Village of Scotia | $1,031 | 25.6% | $76,525 | $189,900 | $5,119 |
Unincorporated communities in Schenectady County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Glenville | $1,470 | 33.5% | $96,588 | $296,200 | $6,207 |
| Mariaville Lake | — | 25.5% | $83,168 | $248,200 | $5,009 |
| Niskayuna (community) | $1,589 | 19.4% | $134,052 | $357,900 | $8,982 |
| Rotterdam (community) | $1,278 | 23.6% | $85,887 | $214,400 | $4,599 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,900 | $43,100 | $68,950 |
| 2 people | $29,600 | $49,250 | $78,800 |
| 3 people | $33,300 | $55,400 | $88,650 |
| 4 people | $36,950 | $61,550 | $98,500 |
| 5 people | $39,950 | $66,500 | $106,400 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $71,400 | $114,300 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $76,350 | $122,150 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $81,250 | $130,050 |
How the places in Schenectady County rank across New York
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Crime reported to police in Schenectady County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 561 | 348 | 3,687 | 2,286 | 161,313 | 6 of 6 |
| 2024 | 609 | 371 | 3,732 | 2,276 | 163,954 | 6 of 6 |
| 2025 | 569 | 346 | 3,356 | 2,039 | 164,584 | 6 of 6 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Schenectady County recorded 569 violent and 3,356 property crimes, 346 and 2,039 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Schenectady County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schenectady Police Department | 69,786 | 492 | 1,975 |
| Rotterdam Town Police Department | 31,096 | 39 | 613 |
| Niskayuna Town Police Department | 24,239 | 13 | 480 |
| Glenville Town Police Department | 22,440 | 12 | 217 |
| Schenectady County Sheriff's Office | 9,687 | 6 | 14 |
| Scotia Village Police Department | 7,336 | 7 | 57 |
ZIP codes in Schenectady County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12309 | 33,246 | $1,499 | $330,700 | $125,274 | 18.3% |
| 12302 | 28,031 | $1,247 | $255,700 | $98,163 | 24.2% |
| 12306 | 27,865 | $1,228 | $222,500 | $83,202 | 31.4% |
| 12304 | 22,403 | $1,100 | $179,200 | $69,235 | 40.4% |
| 12308 | 15,511 | $1,193 | $211,900 | $63,434 | 55.0% |
| 12305 | 7,356 | $1,142 | $217,500 | $53,326 | 85.4% |
| 12307 | 7,050 | $1,106 | $104,600 | $24,758 | 73.7% |
| 12053 | 4,550 | $788 | $266,600 | $91,991 | 10.7% |
| 12137 | 2,077 | $3,500 or more | $271,500 | $83,879 | 16.9% |
| 12056 | 1,695 | $1,332 | $374,500 | $132,150 | 7.6% |
| 12150 | 710 | — | $231,600 | $79,776 | 1.6% |
| 12008 | 422 | — | $304,300 | $125,859 | 0.0% |
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Questions about Schenectady County
What is the crime rate in Schenectady County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Schenectady County recorded 346 violent and 2,039 property crimes per 100,000 residents (569 violent and 3,356 property crimes in all).
Which place in Schenectady County has the highest rent?
the Town of Niskayuna has the highest median gross rent, $1,586 (±$156) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Schenectady County has the lowest rent?
Schenectady has the lowest median gross rent, $1,145 (±$33) a month.
What is the median rent in Schenectady County, New York?
The median gross rent in Schenectady County is $1,194 (±$28) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Schenectady County, New York
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Schenectady County, New York
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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