What does housing cost in Schenectady in 2026?

Housing in Schenectady runs to about €948 per month for a reference home of 45 m².

What is the average rent in Schenectady?

Asking rent in Schenectady stands at 1,109 €/month.

What are property prices in Schenectady?

To buy in Schenectady, expect 152,000 €.

Cost of Living in Schenectady, 2026: Rent, Groceries, Transport

Cost of living in Schenectady — 2026

Schenectady has 68,521 residents and lies in New York. Median rent there comes to roughly €948 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 129,926 €. Median income is 48,208 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 24% of monthly income.

Cost of living in Schenectady

Rent

Median rent: 948 €/month

Buy

Median home value: 129,926 €

Income

Median household income: 48,208 €/year

Local taxes

Median property tax paid: 4,210 €/year

Quality of life — Schenectady

Rent burdenShare of household income spent on rent — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

33,8 %

Poverty rateShare of the population below the poverty line — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

22 %

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