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Rotterdam
City in New York, United States
Overview
Rotterdam, New York is a suburban town located just west of Schenectady, known for its family-friendly atmosphere and blend of tranquil residential life and historical sites. With accessible amenities and proximity to the Mohawk River, it is popular for those seeking a quieter community within reach of the Capital Region's cultural attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
30,523
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.79°, -73.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,620
Local Cost
$1,570
Local Income
$3,700
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
8.1°C
Summer Avg
20.3°C
Winter Avg
-4.7°C
Record High
36.7°C
Record Low
-33.1°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1141 mm
Internet Speed
406 Mbps
Upload
91 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
5
Parks
8
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SCH
Distance
8 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 9 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 68/100.
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