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Schenectady
City in New York, United States
Overview
Schenectady is a small city in upstate New York with a rich industrial history and lively cultural scene. It's known for its historic Stockade District, lively Downtown, and proximity to nature. The city offers a mix of arts, dining, and community events year-round.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
67,047
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.81°, -73.94°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
62
LGBTQ+ Safety
67
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,480
Local Cost
$1,570
Local Income
$2,950
Cashless
93
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
263 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
58
Coworking
1
Cafes
13
Nightlife
14
Parks
30
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SCH
Distance
5 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 31 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 85/100.
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