Fort Hunter, Schenectady, NY

Is Schenectady, NY (Fort Hunter) a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe1049

Medium907

Low1595

Other4695

228 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape111

Child involved76

Assault3

Other65

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported smoke alarm repeatedly sounding at an apartment on Bradford Street near Ontario and Partridge in Albany. Responders found a two-story wood-frame building with nothing showing from the outside and determined it was an apparent malfunctioning alarm.	Bradford St, Albany, NY 12206	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were sent to an automatic fire alarm at a three-story building on Clinton Avenue in Albany. The alarm was determined to be a malfunction and units were returned. Separately, crews were dispatched to a Bradford Street apartment building for a smoke alarm repeatedly sounding with no smoke or flames reported.	Clinton Ave, Albany, NY 12210	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a traffic stop off New Scotland Avenue near a storage facility involving a black Cadillac Escalade with a corrected license plate number.	New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units respond to a medical call involving a 34-year-old woman reported sick in a downstairs apartment near Madison Avenue, Grand Street, and Phillips Street.	Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12202	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services dispatched for a possible overdose near Shaker Road apartments. Patient is an adult female who is conscious, alert, and breathing.	Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12211	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call was dispatched to an address near Shaker Run, Santa Creek Road, and Shaker Apartments in Colonie Village.	Shaker Run, Colonie, NY 12205	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded near North Lake Avenue and Second Street in Albany for a male bicyclist who reportedly rode into a parked car, causing a possible traumatic injury and suspected dislocated left hip in an approximately 20-year-old male.	N Lake Ave & 2nd St, Albany, NY 12206	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary in progress at a residence on Clinton Street near Delaware Avenue and Chandler Street. A caller on an upper floor reported hearing an unknown man in the basement and believed no one else should be inside the home.	Clinton St, Albany, NY 12202	Break-In
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of heavy smoke near Mount Hope Drive and Little Lane in Albany. Units investigated an apparent smoke odor consistent with a campfire, with nothing visible on arrival.	Mt Hope Dr & Little Ln, Albany, NY 12202	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call reports a male who fell near New Scotland Ave and Panera, cross streets Holland Ave and Veterans Way. Fire units responded but could not locate the patient and later advised it was a known emergency dispatch problem; no one was found at the scene.	New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208	Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price

$493,988

Average Rent

$2,035

Vacancy Rate

2.6%

Nearby neighborhoods

Fort Hunter Overview

Fort Hunter is a suburban neighborhood in Schenectady, NY, known for its large single-family homes and apartment complexes. Most homes were built between 1970 and 1999, with some from 1940 to 1969.

The neighborhood has a low vacancy rate of 2.6%, indicating tight housing supply. It is home to many wealthy, educated executives and is also family-friendly.

SuburbanExecutive LifestyleFamily Friendly

Quick Facts

Executive Occupations	69.2%

Housing market and real estate character

Fort Hunter features mostly medium to large single-family homes with high owner occupancy and a strong presence of large homes.

Large Home Share	Higher than 95.9% of U.S. neighborhoods
Owner Occupied Rate	Majority
Housing Age	Mostly built 1970-1999

What buyers will notice right away

Fort Hunter has a high share of large 4+ bedroom homes, making it distinctive in size.

Low vacancy rate indicates strong demand and limited supply.

Families & Lifestyle

The neighborhood suits executives and families with school-aged children, offering a comfortable suburban setting.

High owner occupancy often points to long-term residential stability.

The presence of many executives suggests a professional community with stable incomes.

Family Friendly — Good choice for families with school-aged children.

Executive Lifestyle — Top-ranked for executive lifestyle in New York.

Executive Occupations	69.2%
Childhood Poverty Rate	8.4%

Demographics

Executive Occupations	69.2%
Childhood Poverty Rate	8.4%
Income Rank	Top 15% in U.S.
Armenian Ancestry	0.9%
Italian Ancestry	16.9%
Polish Language Speakers	8.6%
Top Languages	["English","Polish","Spanish"]
Top Ancestries	["German","Italian","Irish","English","Asian"]