Livability Score

77
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (9) F
The Happy Cappuccino
Coffee Shop
Ozone Café
Coffee Shop
Ambition Coffee & Eatery, Inc
Coffee Shop
Krystal's Ice Cream
Coffee Shop
True Juice Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tesoros Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe Coffee
Coffee Shop
Union Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bumpy's Polar Freeze
Coffee Shop
Storied Coffee
Coffee Shop
Graham's Coffee Parlor
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (19) A+
Unknown Name
Stadium
Hamilton Hill Drop In Art Center
Theatre Arts
Museum of Innovation and Science (miSci)
Museum
Music Haven
Theatre Arts
Memorial Chapel
Theatre Arts
Proctors Theatre
Theatre Arts
Central Park Tennis Stadium
Stadium
Bertagna-Class of 1985 Stadium
Stadium
Mandeville Gallery
Art Gallery
Bow Tie Cinemas Movieland 6
Cinema
Schenectady Light Opera Co. Musical Theater
Theatre Arts
Emerson Auditorium
Theatre Arts
MopCo Improv Theater
Theatre Arts
Morton and Helen Yulman Theater
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Stadium
Boulevard Bowl
Bowling Alley
Carl B Taylor Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Schenectady History Museum
Museum
Mohawk Harbor Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Towne Bowling Academy
Bowling Alley
Dennis F. Madden Stage
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Stadium
Scotia Cinema
Cinema
Unknown Name
Stadium
Flint House Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (46) C+
Popeyes
Fast Food
Royal Fried Chicken
Fast Food
Sicillian Pizza & Gyros
Fast Food
Star Liquor
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Ankers Fish & Chicken House
Fast Food
Eastern Wine & Liquor
Alcohol
The Fireside Pizzeria & Sandwich Pub
Bar
Great Flats Brewing
Bar
Nico's Pizzeria
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Rathskeller
Fast Food
Jay St. Pub
Bar
Rubbin Butts Bar-B-Q
Fast Food
Holiday Wine & Liquors
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Hot Harry's
Fast Food
Katie O'Byrnes
Bar
Centre Street Pub
Bar
Bruegger's Bagels
Fast Food
Wing Street
Fast Food
Pizza Hut
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (4) F
David Breazzano '78 Fitness Center
Gym
Schenectady YMCA
Gym
Travis J. Clark '00 Strength Training Facility
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Schenectady Senior Center
Community Centre
Gold's Gym
Gym
Jewish Community Center of Schenectady
Community Centre
Niskayuna Community Center
Community Centre
Saint Joseph's Church Parish Center
Community Centre
Glenville Senior Citizens Center
Community Centre
Groceries (5) F
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Maggie's Restaurant and Bakery
Bakery
Price Rite
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
La Mexicana Grocery
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Niskayuna Co-Op
Grocery Store
Freihofer's Bakery Outlet
Bakery
Gabriel's Supermarket
Grocery Store
Shop-Rite of Niskayuna
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Gabriels
Grocery Store
Parks (44) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Schenectady Park
Park
Mt. Pleasant Fields
Park
Vale Park
Park
Tribute Park
Park
Grout Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Quackenbush Park
Park
Jerry Burrell Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Landon Terrace Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Pulaski Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Veterans Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Central Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Shereen Ct Playground
Playground
Steinmetz Memorial Park
Park
Orchard Park
Park
South Avenue Park
Park
Shops (71) A+
Stewart's
Convenience Store
Brandywine Video & Electronics
Electronics
Best Mart
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Cumberland Farms
Convenience Store
J P Gas & Mart
Convenience Store
LukOil
Convenience Store
Getty Mart
Convenience Store
Image Experts Uniforms
Clothing
Latin Paradise Salon & Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Stewart's
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Stewart's
Convenience Store
R K Convenience Store
Convenience Store
Paragon Jeweler
Fashion
S & N Grocery & Deli
Convenience Store
The Victorian Rose Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
Cumberland Farms
Convenience Store
ZARIA AND BELLA'S GIFT SHOP
Gift Shop
Lee's Four Seasons
Clothing
Family Dollar
Discount Store
American Deli Grocery
Convenience Store
Open Door Bookstore and Gift Gallery
Books
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 7.6% take public transportation in Schenectady.
Public Transit Stops (27)
Stops & Stations A+
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Division (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Division (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Steuben (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Steuben (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Veeder/Nott Terrace (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Veeder/Nott Terrace (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
604 State St
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Downtown/Train Station (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Downtown/Train Station (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Schenectady
Transit Station
Woodlawn (Bus Plus)
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Woodlawn (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
7.6% B
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cost of living B+

The cost of living in Schenectady is 94/100 - which is 20% lower than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

Schenectady crime rates are 4,179 per 100k, which is 94% higher than New York
Property Crime
3,422 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
757 crimes per 100k F
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employment D+

The median income in Schenectady is $47,773 - which is 21% lower than New York.
Med. Household Income
$47,773 F
Unemployment Rate
5.8% F
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (30)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Hometown Health Centers
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Schenectady Fire Station Number 9
Fire Station
Aumiller's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Ellis Health Center
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Schenectady County Sheriff
Police
Schenectady Central Fire Station
Fire Station
Schenectady Fire Department6
Fire Station
Wicker Wellness Center
Clinic
Schenectady Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Upstate Dermatology
Doctor
Lam Family Foot Care
Doctor
Schenectady Engine Company Number 7
Fire Station
Union College Campus Safety Department
Police
Ellis Medical Arts Building
Doctor
Union Street Dental
Dentist
Ellis Hospital
Hospital
Schenectady Back & Pain Relief
Doctor
orthoNY
Doctor
Vaccaro Dental
Dentist
Albany Med EmUrgentCare
Doctor
Sunnyview Rehibilitation Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A

Schenectady home prices are $113,200 - which is 60% lower than New York
Home Price
$113,200 F
Home Appreciation Rate
0% C
Home Affordability
2.4x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools C-

The Schenectady graduation rate is 77% - which is 6% lower than New York
School Test Scores
47% F
High School Grad. Rates
77% D
Elementary Schools (32) A+
Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School
William C Keane Elementary School
Central Park Middle School
Lincoln Elementary School
Mont Pleasant Middle School
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Howe Elementary School
Hamilton Elementary School
Oneida Middle School
St Kateri Parish School
Jessie T Zoller Elementary School
Paige Elementary School
Van Antwerp Middle School
Hillside School
Our World Montessori
Brown School
Yates Elementary School
Herman L Bradt Elementary School
Van Corlaer Elementary School
Riverrun Community Montessori
Woodlawn Elementary School
Draper Middle School
Pinewood Elementary School
Craig Elementary School
Mekeel Christian School
High Schools (6) F
Schenectady High School
Brown School
Niskayuna High School
Mohonasen Senior High School
Mekeel Christian School
Scotia-Glenville Senior High School
Annur Islamic School
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ratings C

Schenectady has an overall rating of 64% from 10 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes C+
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes C-
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  • Schenectady has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Schenectady crime rates are 94% higher than the New York average
  • Cost of living in Schenectady is 20% lower than the New York average

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Easy place to get around & there are signs of revival, but I'd still be leery... 2.5 rating By booboosgirl1 ( Mar 01, 2017) Depending on where you live, school & property taxes are extremely high (could more than double your mortgage payments) & the crime is off the charts- gangs, robberies, car break ins, theft, burglaries, lots of drugs & shootings too. Hamilton hill is the worst area- has been for ...Read More many years & doesn't seem to be getting better (although the downtown, stockade & some surrounding areas are being revived). Mont Pleasant has deteriorated to the point that it's barely livable and Bellevue is on its way down. Some of the nearby towns/villages are better, though, like Rotterdam, Niskayuna, Guilderland, Colonie & Scotia or Glenville with property taxes that are much more reasonable. It was a great area when the GE plant was fully up & running (until the 1960s), but the company has mostly abandoned the area, taking some of the best jobs with it. There is a new casino nearby & some other small businesses are moving in downtown, so I think it could improve over time so long as crime rates can be held down & hopefully reduced. The best thing I could say about it is that it's very convenient - with many little stores & restaurants within walking distance or on the bus line. Read Less
Schenectady, NY - Artsy and Family Friendly 4 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 10, 2010) I have traveled to Schenectady, NY at least six times a year, for the past ten years, to visit my brother. Whether it's catching a Broadway show, attending an orchestra performance, golfing, hiking, boating, biking or fishing, there is always something to do!

Schenectady is a g ...Read More orgeous city, with sprawling parks and a manicured downtown area. I love to visit downtown Schenectady in the evening to soak in some of the wonderful night life. My favorite downtown crawl is Van Dyck's, which I think has a very unique cuisine, mixing "fancy" food with comfort food. Being one of the top listening rooms in the United States, this bar and lounge has an even more unique atmosphere! I would recommend traveling to the city of Schenectady just to experience this place!!

Another reason I love Schenectady is for the locals. It is a common misconception that all people from New York are rude and arrogant. I am not sure if that is the case for the rest of the state or not, but the local folks in Schenectady have never been anything but accommodating and courteous to my family and me. It is not rare to have someone go out of their way to speak to you, or to help you carry a heavy parcel! I consider Schenectady a hidden gem in the United States, and think that it's a fantastic place for a quiet, yet interesting, getaway! Read Less
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      B- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Schenectady Park
      Mt. Pleasant Fields
      Vale Park
      Tribute Park
      Grout Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Unknown Name
      Hamilton Hill Drop In Art Center
      Museum of Innovation and Science (miSci)
      Music Haven
      Memorial Chapel
      Proctors Theatre
      Central Park Tennis Stadium
      Bertagna-Class of 1985 Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Popeyes
      Royal Fried Chicken
      Sicillian Pizza & Gyros
      Star Liquor
      Dunkin'
      McDonald's
      Ankers Fish & Chicken House
      Eastern Wine & Liquor

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Schenectady? Of all people who commute, 7.6% take public transportation in Schenectady.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Schenectady? The cost of living in Schenectady is 94/100 - which is 20% lower than New York.
      Schenectady
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      New York
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Schenectady? Schenectady crime rates are 4,179, which are 94% higher than New York
      Total Crime
      4,179 per 100k people

      80% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 24

      80% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      31%

      Year over year crime is up

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Schenectady? The median income in Schenectady is $47,773 which is 21% lower than New York.
      Median household income
      $47,77314% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,49315% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      24% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Sunnyview Rehibilitation Hospital
      Ellis Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      Aumiller's Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Primary Care Practice
      Lam Family Foot Care
      Ellis Medical Arts Building
      Upstate Dermatology

      A Housing

      What are Schenectady home prices? Schenectady home prices are $113,200 - which is 60% lower than New York
      Median home value
      $113,20039% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9193% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      45%

      29% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Schenectady have good schools? The Schenectady graduation rate is 77% - which is 6% lower than New York
      High school grad. rates
      77%

      7% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      47%

      2% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C User Ratings

      Is Schenectady a good place to live? Schenectady has an overall rating of 64% from 10 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      64%

      10 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      65%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      62%

      8 total surveys

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