The Town FilesSchenectady County, New York
160,369 people. The median home is worth $235,700 (typical New York town: $217,700) and the median household earns $79,623.
Towns in Schenectady County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schenectady | 67,047 | $168,800 | $58,399 | 36.1 |
| Rotterdam | 30,523 | $227,000 | $86,331 | 39.9 |
| Glenville | 29,326 | $257,400 | $98,423 | 43.6 |
| Rotterdam | 22,968 | $214,400 | $85,887 | 40.0 |
| Niskayuna | 20,787 | $357,900 | $134,052 | 41.4 |
| East Glenville | 11,896 | $296,200 | $96,588 | 43.4 |
| Scotia | 7,272 | $189,900 | $76,525 | 39.1 |
| Duanesburg | 5,863 | $295,100 | $95,378 | 42.9 |
People and housing
| Schenectady County | Typical New York town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $235,700 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,194 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $79,623 | $80,740 |
| Median age | 39.6 | 43.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.1% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.3% | 9.3% |
Jobs and pay
58,509 jobs in 2024, average pay $73,794 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,117 storm events in Schenectady County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Schenectady County has been included in 25 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| July 12, 2017 | Snowstorm | DR-4322: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 13, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-4031: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).