State rank#21 of 62
Smallest county160,369 residentsKings County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 36093
Schenectady County, New York
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population160,369
Household income$79,623
Unemployment3.7%
Life expectancy77.1 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Schenectady County has 160,369 residents and ranks #21 by population among New York county equivalents. Median household income is $79,623. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.7%. Its clearest relative strength is poor or fair health. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within New York
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Schenectady County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Schenectady County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is poor or fair health.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $235,700 median home value and $1,194/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $79,623, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Schenectady County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing poor or fair health, primary care access, and uninsured. College attainment is 36.1% and life expectancy is 77.1 years.
Potential advantages
- Poor or fair health: 13.3%, rank #9 of 62 available New York counties.
- Primary care access: 1 per 1,255 residents, rank #14 of 62 available New York counties.
- Uninsured: 4.5%, rank #16 of 62 available New York counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $1,194/mo, rank #43 of 62; investigate local variation before moving.
- Life expectancy: 77.1 years, rank #41 of 62; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median home value: $235,700, rank #40 of 62; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within New York
Rank and range use only counties in New York with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$79,623
$79,623; above the state county median of $72,022.
State rank #18 of 62 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$235,700
$235,700; above the state county median of $189,000.
State rank #40 of 62 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,194/mo
$1,194/mo; above the state county median of $986/mo.
State rank #43 of 62 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.7%
3.7%; at the state county median of 3.7%.
State rank #23 of 62 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
36.1%
36.1%; above the state county median of 29.4%.
State rank #21 of 62 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
77.1 years
77.1 years; below the state county median of 77.7 years.
State rank #41 of 62 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
13.3%
13.3%; below the state county median of 15.4%.
State rank #9 of 62 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
4.5%
4.5%; below the state county median of 5%.
State rank #16 of 62 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,255 residents
1 per 1,255 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,809 residents.
State rank #14 of 62 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 351 residents
1 per 351 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 403 residents.
State rank #21 of 62 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Schenectady County FAQ
Is Schenectady County a good place to live?
Schenectady County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing poor or fair health, primary care access, and uninsured. College attainment is 36.1% and life expectancy is 77.1 years.
What should I know before moving to Schenectady County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $235,700 median home value and $1,194/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $79,623, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Schenectady County?
Schenectady County has 160,369 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Schenectady County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 36093; the parent state FIPS is 36.
What is the median household income in Schenectady County?
The ACS median household income is $79,623.
How much does housing cost in Schenectady County?
Housing benchmarks are $235,700 median home value and $1,194/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $79,623, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Schenectady County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.7%.
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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