Living in Amsterdam, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Amsterdam · Census data 2020–2024
Amsterdam has 18,166 residents with a median age of 39.5. The median household income is $56,178 (35% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $137,900, the median rent is $1,006/month.
Amsterdam at a glance
- Population
- 18,166
- Median age
- 39.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $56,178State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $137,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,006/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 53%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Amsterdam a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 20.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Amsterdam
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Amsterdam the median home value is $137,900, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,006 per month, which is 28.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,491 a month in housing costs.
Amsterdam median household income
The median household income in Amsterdam is $56,178 and the income per person is $31,224. 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Amsterdam: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,367
- Owner-occupied
- 53%
- Renter-occupied
- 47%
- Vacant
- 18%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.31
Amsterdam demographics
- Population
- 18,166
- Median age
- 39.5
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 19.5%
- Households
- 7,679
- Foreign-born
- 4.6%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Amsterdam ›
Education in Amsterdam
22.5% of adults 25 and older in Amsterdam have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Amsterdam
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Drive alone
- 72.5%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.6%
Amsterdam vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam | 18,166 | $56,178 | $137,900 | $1,006 |
| Hagaman | 1,044 | $63,125 | $203,800 | $917 |
| Fort Johnson | 364 | $64,167 | $163,800 | $1,088 |
| Tribes Hill | 959 | $86,615 | $175,600 | $471 |
| Broadalbin | 1,819 | $107,557 | $164,300 | $992 |
| Mariaville Lake | 1,085 | $83,168 | $248,200 | — |
| Fultonville | 678 | $92,000 | $148,600 | $938 |
| Fonda | 596 | $49,300 | $114,100 | $857 |
| Galway | 172 | $82,500 | $246,400 | $1,438 |
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Amsterdam ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Amsterdam: FAQ
What is the median household income in Amsterdam, NY?
The median household income in Amsterdam is $56,178, 35% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Amsterdam?
The median home value in Amsterdam is $137,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Amsterdam?
The median gross rent in Amsterdam is $1,006 per month, about 28.7% of household income.
Is Amsterdam, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 20.2%.
What is the median age in Amsterdam?
The median age in Amsterdam is 39.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Amsterdam?
The average commute to work in Amsterdam is 21 minutes; 10.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Amsterdam?
The unemployment rate in Amsterdam is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Amsterdam?
22.5% of adults in Amsterdam have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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