Schenectady, NY Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 30,326 housing units in Schenectady.
This represents a 0.3% growth from 30,232 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 30,326 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Schenectady is about 44.6%.
Schenectady's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 13.3%.
Average household size is 2.23 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Schenectady were built after 1939.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 2.50% |
| One Bedroom | 19.20% |
| Two Bedrooms | 26.80% |
| Three Bedrooms | 38.30% |
| Four Bedrooms | 9.90% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 3.20% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.36 |
| Median year structure was built | 1939 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $71,200 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $58,300 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.12 |
| Median year structure was built | 1942 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $433 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.10% |
| Second Mortgage | 5.30% |
| Home Equity Loan | 5.30% |
| Simple Mortgage | 51% |
| Debt Free | 38.30% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 20.4% |
