Geography of Schenectady, New York

The city has a total area of 11.0 square miles, of which 10.9 square miles are land and 0.1 square miles are water, according to the United States Census Bureau.

It is located within the Capital District, the metropolitan area surrounding Albany, the state capital of New York. Along with Albany and Troy, it is one of the region's three most important population and industrial centers.

I-890 runs through Schenectady, and the New York State Thruway (I-90) is nearby. There is an Amtrak station in Schenectady. Schenectady County Airport is the closest airport, while Albany International Airport is the closest commercial airport.

Schenectady has a humid continental climate with a hot-to-warm summer climate. January average temperatures range from 22.9 to 71.8 degrees Fahrenheit.

Population

Schenectady is a city in New York's Schenectady County. It is the 10th largest city in New York and the 607th largest city in the United States, with a population of 67,229 in 2020. Since the most recent census, which was conducted in 2020 and recorded a population of 67,047, Schenectady has experienced a population increase of 0.27 percent. Over 11 miles in length, Schenectady has a population density of 6,229 inhabitants per square mile.

Schenectady has a median household income of $59,170 and a poverty rate of 20.06%. In recent years, the median rent has been - per month, while the median home value has been -. The median age in Schenectady is 36,2 years, with males being 35 years old and females being 37,1 years old.