Schenectady County
City in New York, United States
Overview
Schenectady County blends lively urban districts and historic neighborhoods with riverfront charm in upstate New York. The area is known for its colonial history, thriving arts scene, and proximity to Albany and the rest of the Capital Region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
158,061
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.82°, -74.06°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,675
Local Cost
$1,620
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
85
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SCH
Distance
11 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 85/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.