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Explore the life in Schenectady based on crime, public schools, cost of living, real estate, housing, properties, job opportunities, and local amenities data and Statistics.

1. Overview - Life In Schenectady
2. Pros and Cons of Living In Schenectady
3. Crime In Schenectady
4. Cost of Living In Schenectady
5. Gender In Schenectady
6. Household Income For Schenectady
7. Education In Schenectady
8. Race & Ethnicity In Schenectady

Schenectady is a city in New York state in USA with a population of 65336 residents.. The poverty rate of Schenectady is 20.1%, which is 44% higher than national average. The typical household in Schenectady earns $47773 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 5 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 13 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 52.2% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Schenectady, only 84% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Schenectady remained 9.5%, which is 102% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Schenectady, only 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 31% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Schenectady is 97, which is 3% lower than national average. Median home value in Schenectady is $113200 , which is 51% lower than national average. While median income in Schenectady remained $47773, which is 29% lower than national average.

Jobs50%

Housing60%

Affordability70%

Safety40%

Amenities100%

Diversity100%

Education60%

Commute85%

The overall crime rate in Schenectady, New York is 37% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Schenectady is 85% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Schenectady is 27% higher than national average. You have 1 in 140 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 40 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In New York	15	16	13	14	5
In USA	768	942	742	970	669

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In New York	10	11	10	9	16
In USA	316	256	214	337	960