The Town FilesDuanesburg, New York
Town in Schenectady County · population 5,863 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $295,100
- Household income
- $95,378
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 55 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 42.9
Duanesburg is a town of 5,863 people in Schenectady County, New York. The median home is worth $295,100, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks easier by car than 99% of New York towns, more of a college town than 90% of New York towns, better for families than 89% of New York towns.
How Duanesburg ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Duanesburg is worth $295,100, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $95,378, which is more affordable than 43% of New York towns. 87.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Duanesburg | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $295,100 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | — | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $95,378 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 87.1% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.7% | — |
Who lives in Duanesburg
| People | Duanesburg | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.9 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.6% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 18.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.2% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.3% | — |
| Work from home | 20.0% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 30.1 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.1% | 91.1% |
Weather in Duanesburg
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 12.2°F. About 42.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 54.5 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 154 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Duanesburg since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 22, 2014 about 0.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 22, 2014.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 22, 2014.
Severe weather in Schenectady County since 1996
Schenectady County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Schenectady County
Schenectady County had 58,509 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,794 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Duanesburg itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Towns near Duanesburg
- Knox, NY7.3 mi · 2,635 people · home $299,800
- Florida, NY8.2 mi · 2,667 people · home $214,300
- Rotterdam, NY8.5 mi · 30,523 people · home $227,000
- Schoharie, NY9.6 mi · 3,107 people · home $235,200
- Rotterdam, NY10.8 mi · 22,968 people · home $214,400
- Amsterdam, NY11.3 mi · 18,219 people · home $137,900
- Scotia, NY11.4 mi · 7,272 people · home $189,900
- Guilderland, NY11.8 mi · 36,848 people · home $357,400
Duanesburg questions
Is Duanesburg, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Duanesburg scores better for retirees than 27% of New York towns and quieter than 52%. 14.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.9).
How much does a house cost in Duanesburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Duanesburg is valued at $295,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $95,378, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Duanesburg?
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 12.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.6 inches of precipitation a year and 54.5 inches of snow.
Does Duanesburg get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Duanesburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 22, 2014. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)