Schenectady County , New York
Population: 159,603 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $76,989 Home $223,100 Rent $1,159/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 159,603 residents, Schenectady County tracks with a mixed cost-and-earnings profile — useful as a comparison anchor for New York and neighboring counties alike.
$76,989
Median Income
household
$223,100
Home Value
median
$1,159/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $76,989 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,529 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% |
| Median Home Value | $223,100 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,159/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 63.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 36.2% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 159,603 |
| Median Age | 39.6 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 35.1% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
34.3%
Obesity
10.2%
Diabetes
12.1%
Smoking
33.0%
High Blood Pressure
22.6%
No Physical Activity
19.3%
Depression
39.6%
Insufficient Sleep
79.7%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 71.3 · 71th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
70.71
🌀 Hurricane
75.72
🔥 Wildfire
21.53
❄️ Winter Storm
47.45
🌍 Earthquake
66.86
Thinking of moving to Schenectady County?
Use our salary calculator to see what income you'd need to maintain your lifestyle.
Open Cost of Living Calculator →