Living in Schenectady
Schenectady is a large place in New York, United States, home to 65,305 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are students (top 19%, #390 of 2,119), low-income households (top 22%, #2,097 of 9,771), first-time home buyers (top 24%, #1,912 of 8,006).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Schenectady
- It is part of Greater Albany, 19 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 01 min and sets around 22:25; in late June it sets around 2:38.
How Schenectady ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In New York | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 50 | #5,542 of 11,898 | #431 of 880 | Map |
| Low-income household | 50 | #2,097 of 9,771 | #95 of 622 | Map |
| Low-income family | 51 | #2,755 of 8,006 | #130 of 582 | Map |
| Single parent | 54 | #2,307 of 6,237 | #86 of 448 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 57 | #5,991 of 9,474 | #554 of 697 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 57 | #5,313 of 9,474 | #578 of 697 | Map |
| Early retiree | 56 | #6,495 of 10,762 | #536 of 676 | Map |
| Single professional | 52 | #2,681 of 4,537 | #281 of 325 | Map |
| Young professional | 53 | #2,717 of 4,444 | #276 of 319 | Map |
| DINKS | 55 | #2,253 of 3,053 | #194 of 200 | Map |
| Remote worker | 57 | #3,753 of 7,271 | #182 of 468 | Map |
| Commuter | 63 | #3,451 of 6,227 | #312 of 454 | Map |
| Car-free household | 52 | #2,528 of 3,933 | #238 of 273 | Map |
| Student | 76 | #390 of 2,119 | #32 of 150 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 53 | #1,912 of 8,006 | #90 of 582 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 49 | #3,969 of 12,111 | #205 of 751 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 48 | #2,583 of 4,114 | #253 of 281 | Map |
| Expat professional | 62 | #3,081 of 7,271 | #329 of 468 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 63 | #3,449 of 9,474 | #476 of 697 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 40 | #12,694 of 18,063 | #807 of 1064 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 33 | #5,220 of 16,523 | #604 of 995 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 34 | #12,649 of 18,063 | #596 of 1064 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 58 | #5,694 of 16,523 | #589 of 995 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 67 | #3,308 of 21,167 | #406 of 1210 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #2,991 of 12,111 | #364 of 751 | Map |
| Coastal living | 50 | #6,251 of 6,413 | #629 of 631 | Map |
| Business owner | 62 | #4,014 of 12,111 | #432 of 751 | Map |
| Digital native | 53 | #1,887 of 4,750 | #204 of 341 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Scotia (New York) 2 km
- Rotterdam 4 km
- East Glenville 9 km
- Ballston Lake 12 km
- Colonie 14 km
- Westmere 15 km
- Clifton Park 15 km
- Glenville (New York) 16 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.