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Schenectady, New York

city · Schenectady County

At a glance

68,847
Population
$168,800
Median home value
44% below U.S. median
$1,145/mo
Median rent
15% below U.S. median
$58,399
Median household income
26% below U.S. median
22 min
Average commute
86.1%
Homes with broadband
8.7%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates85.7%
College graduates25.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Schenectady Metroplex Development Authority 
Public benefit corporation established in 1998 to implement a comprehensive, coordinated program of economic development activities in Schenectady County's Route 5 and Route 7 corridors, with a focus on downtown Schenectady. The mission is to enhance long-term economic and social vitality through a comprehensive program of economic development within the Metroplex service district, attracting and leveraging private investment, assisting with site acquisition and revitalization, and providing cooperative technical assistance.
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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