Living in Niskayuna, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Niskayuna · Census data 2020–2024
Niskayuna has 21,227 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $134,052 (56% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $357,900, the median rent is $1,589/month.
Niskayuna at a glance
- Population
- 21,227
- Median age
- 41.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $134,052State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $357,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,589/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 80.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.4%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Niskayuna a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 56% higher than the New York median; home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Niskayuna
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Niskayuna the median home value is $357,900, 8% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,589 per month, which is 23.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,454 a month in housing costs.
Niskayuna median household income
The median household income in Niskayuna is $134,052 and the income per person is $61,856. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Niskayuna: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,764
- Owner-occupied
- 80.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.4%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.55
Niskayuna demographics
- Population
- 21,227
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 27.5%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 8,164
- Foreign-born
- 12.5%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Niskayuna ›
Education in Niskayuna
67.4% of adults 25 and older in Niskayuna have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 39.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Niskayuna
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 20.6%
- Drive alone
- 72.6%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.7%
Niskayuna vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niskayuna | 21,227 | $134,052 | $357,900 | $1,589 |
| Schenectady | 68,847 | $58,399 | $168,800 | $1,145 |
| Rotterdam | 22,695 | $85,887 | $214,400 | $1,278 |
| Scotia | 7,264 | $76,525 | $189,900 | $1,031 |
| East Glenville | 11,914 | $96,588 | $296,200 | $1,470 |
| Clifton Knolls-Mill Creek | 3,349 | $188,750 | $386,200 | — |
| Clifton Gardens | 2,420 | $57,245 | $316,300 | $1,380 |
| Colonie | 7,702 | $103,983 | $285,400 | $1,570 |
| Westmere | 8,334 | $88,378 | $313,400 | $1,629 |
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What is the median household income in Niskayuna, NY?
The median household income in Niskayuna is $134,052, 56% higher 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 Niskayuna?
The median home value in Niskayuna is $357,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Niskayuna?
The median gross rent in Niskayuna is $1,589 per month, about 23.4% of household income.
Is Niskayuna, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 56% higher than the New York median; home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 4%.
What is the median age in Niskayuna?
The median age in Niskayuna is 41.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Niskayuna?
The average commute to work in Niskayuna is 21 minutes; 20.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Niskayuna?
The unemployment rate in Niskayuna is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Niskayuna?
67.4% of adults in Niskayuna 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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