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Niskayuna Area Facts

  • Niskayuna has a Livability Score of 92/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Niskayuna crime rates are 19% lower than the New York average
  • Cost of living in Niskayuna is 1% lower than the New York average
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      B- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Niskayuna? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Dean Street Park
      Schenectady Jewish Community Center
      Steinmetz Park
      Craig School Playground
      Steinmetz Memorial Park
      Kailberg Park
      Central Park
      Tribute Park

      Entertainment

      Central Park Tennis Stadium
      Bertagna-Class of 1985 Stadium
      Music Haven
      Mandeville Gallery
      Memorial Chapel
      Emerson Auditorium
      Morton and Helen Yulman Theater
      Museum of Innovation and Science (miSci)

      Food & Drink

      Niskayuna Wines and Liquors
      Giant Wine and Liquor
      Big Guys Pizzeria
      New China Restaurant Takeout
      Grapevine Wine & Liquor
      Union Beverage Center
      Holiday Wine & Liquors
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Niskayuna? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Niskayuna.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      D- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Niskayuna? The cost of living in Niskayuna is 116/100 - which is 1% lower than New York.
      Niskayuna
      116

      16% more expensive than average

      New York
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Niskayuna? Niskayuna crime rates are 1,764, which are 19% lower than New York
      Total Crime
      1,764 per 100k people

      23% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 57  

      23% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      26%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Niskayuna? The median income in Niskayuna is $110,746 which is 82% higher than New York.
      Median household income
      $110,746100% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $49,58166% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      37% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Niskayuna a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Albany Med Laboratory Services
      Albany Med Community Surgery NIskayuna
      Cardiology Associates of Schenectady
      Albany Med Community Gastroenterology
      Albany Med Niskayuna Ambulatory Endoscopy and Surgery Center
      Albany Med EmUrgentCare

      A+ Housing

      What are Niskayuna home prices? Niskayuna home prices are $278,000 - which is 3% lower than New York
      Median home value
      $278,00051% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,27334% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      83%

      30% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Niskayuna have good schools? The Niskayuna graduation rate is 99% - which is 21% higher than New York
      High school grad. rates
      99%

      19% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Niskayuna a good place to live? Niskayuna has an overall rating of 96% from 10 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      96%

      10 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      96%

      10 total surveys

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