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Schenectady, New York by the numbers
FBI figures for 2025 show 7.0 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Schenectady, 90% higher than the rate across New York (3.7). Its median household earns $58,399 and the median home value is $168,800. Population: about 68,847 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Schenectady?
Schenectady police recorded 489 violent crimes in 2025, or 7.0 for every 1,000 residents. For comparison, that is 90% higher than the New York rate (3.7) and about 2.1 times the national rate (3.3). 6 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Property crime came to 1,932 offenses (27.7 per 1,000; New York: 15.7). Compared with 2021, when 420 were reported, the count is up 16%.
| Offense (2025) | Schenectady count | Per 1,000 | New York per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 489 | 7.0 | 3.7 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 6 | 0.09 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 25 | 0.36 | 0.27 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 98 | 1.4 | 0.91 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 360 | 5.2 | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,932 | 27.7 | 15.7 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 245 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,585 | 22.7 | 13.3 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 102 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Schenectady changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 420 | 1,768 | 2 |
| 2022 | 527 | 2,352 | 8 |
| 2023 | 496 | 2,206 | 4 |
| 2024 | 535 | 2,257 | 7 |
| 2025 | 489 | 1,932 | 6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Schenectady Police Department's own reports.
How does Schenectady compare with New York?
Households in Schenectady have a median income of $58,399 (New York: $85,974). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $168,800, and half of renters pay more than $1,145 a month. About 68,847 people live on 11 square miles of land, roughly 6,370 per square mile. The city lies in Schenectady County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Schenectady | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 68,847 | 19,852,366 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $58,399 | $85,974 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $168,800 | $423,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,145 | $1,621 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 8.7% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 23.8% | 14.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 25.4% | 40.2% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 45.6% | 54.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 36.1 | 39.8 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Schenectady?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Schenectady County as “Relatively Low”. None of the seven hazards on our map (floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat, earthquakes, hurricanes) is rated above “Relatively Moderate” here. The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Schenectady?
No highway work zones were listed in Schenectady city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Schenectady?
Federal school lists place 16 public and 3 private schools within Schenectady. 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 3 state parks or recreation areas: John Boyd Thacher State Park, Peebles Island State Park and Saratoga Spa State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Schenectady
Gun shops
No gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Schenectady city limits. There are 2 licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown).
Liquor stores
10 liquor stores are on the map inside the Schenectady city limits: Annand Wine & Liquor (Schenectady), Goose Hill Wine & Liquor INC (Schenectady), Grapevine Wine & Liquor (Schenectady), Holiday Liquors (Schenectady), King Cork Wine & Liquor LLC (Schenectady), Phil Englebardts Liquor Mart (Schenectady), Star Liquor INC (Schenectady), State Wine & Liquor Corp (Schenectady) and 2 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Schenectady city limits: Planned Parenthood of Greater New York-Schenectady (Schenectady).
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Schenectady?
In 2025, Schenectady had 7.0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (489 reported), 90% higher than the New York rate (3.7). The property-crime rate was 27.7 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Schenectady?
$58,399 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $85,974 for New York.
How much do homes cost in Schenectady?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $168,800 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $423,800 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Schenectady?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Schenectady County as “Relatively Low”. None of the seven hazards on our map (floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat, earthquakes, hurricanes) is rated above “Relatively Moderate” here.
Nearby cities
Albany, NY (11 mi) · Troy, NY (14 mi) · Utica, NY (69 mi) · Chicopee, MA (82 mi) · Springfield, MA (85 mi) · Bristol, CT (92 mi)
More: New York statewide numbers · county page: Schenectady County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Schenectady city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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