Cost of Living in Schenectady, New York
Schenectady has a population of about 68,847. The median household income is $58,399, median gross rent is $1,145/month, and the median home value is $168,800. These figures come from 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates, the latest full-coverage Census baseline for U.S. cities.
How current is this? Census city data is released with a lag because it is survey-based and designed for consistent coverage across small and large places. Use it as an official affordability baseline; current apartment listings and mortgage rates may differ.
Is Schenectady expensive to live in?
Compared with the national median in this dataset, rent in Schenectady is 31% below the national median and home values are 55% below the national median. Household income here is 30% below the national median. Monthly rent represents roughly 24% of the median annual household income, a rough affordability signal for renters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Schenectady?
The median gross rent in Schenectady, New York is $1,145 per month in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
What is the median home price in Schenectady?
The median owner-occupied home value in Schenectady is $168,800 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
How much do people earn in Schenectady?
The median household income in Schenectady is $58,399 per year in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Local database last refreshed 2026-07-11.