Living in Rotterdam, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rotterdam · Census data 2020–2024
Rotterdam has 22,695 residents with a median age of 40. The median household income is $85,887 (about the same as the New York median), the median home value is $214,400, the median rent is $1,278/month.
Rotterdam at a glance
- Population
- 22,695
- Median age
- 40State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $85,887State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $214,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,278/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 76.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Rotterdam a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the New York median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Rotterdam
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rotterdam the median home value is $214,400, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,278 per month, which is 25.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,774 a month in housing costs.
Rotterdam median household income
The median household income in Rotterdam is $85,887 and the income per person is $41,460. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Rotterdam: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,516
- Owner-occupied
- 76.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.6%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.26
Rotterdam demographics
- Population
- 22,695
- Median age
- 40
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 18.2%
- Households
- 9,979
- Foreign-born
- 5.3%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rotterdam ›
Education in Rotterdam
32% of adults 25 and older in Rotterdam have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 11.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rotterdam
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 14.8%
- Drive alone
- 76.7%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
Rotterdam vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam | 22,695 | $85,887 | $214,400 | $1,278 |
| Schenectady | 68,847 | $58,399 | $168,800 | $1,145 |
| Scotia | 7,264 | $76,525 | $189,900 | $1,031 |
| Niskayuna | 21,227 | $134,052 | $357,900 | $1,589 |
| East Glenville | 11,914 | $96,588 | $296,200 | $1,470 |
| Altamont | 1,855 | $112,159 | $318,900 | $1,201 |
| Colonie | 7,702 | $103,983 | $285,400 | $1,570 |
| Westmere | 8,334 | $88,378 | $313,400 | $1,629 |
| Duane Lake | 236 | $142,150 | $404,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Rotterdam, NY?
The median household income in Rotterdam is $85,887, about the same as 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 Rotterdam?
The median home value in Rotterdam is $214,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Rotterdam?
The median gross rent in Rotterdam is $1,278 per month, about 25.2% of household income.
Is Rotterdam, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the New York median.
What is the median age in Rotterdam?
The median age in Rotterdam is 40 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Rotterdam?
The average commute to work in Rotterdam is 22 minutes; 14.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rotterdam?
The unemployment rate in Rotterdam is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rotterdam?
32% of adults in Rotterdam 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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