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Rotterdam, New York

CDP · Schenectady County

At a glance

22,695
Population
$214,400
Median home value (all homes)
29% below U.S. median
$317,519
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,278/mo
Median rent
5% below U.S. median
$85,887
Median household income
9% above U.S. median
22.3 min
Average commute
92.3%
Homes with broadband
82.34%
Locations with fiber available
3.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 102 — 2% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing12% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities26% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost15% below
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college3 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates94.7%
College graduates32%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Rotterdam
state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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