Housing & Real Estate — Schenectady, New York
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 31,342 |
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| Occupied | 28,769 |
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| Vacant | 2,573 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 12,880 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 15,889 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $168,800 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$182,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,109/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $4,874/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | N/A |
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| Rent as % of Income | N/A% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 50.6% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 1,874 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 735 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 880 |
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| Built before 1960 | 21,958 |
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| Median Year Built | 1938 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
