Niskayuna, Schenectady NY

Is Schenectady, NY (Niskayuna) 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

$497,430

Vacancy Rate

0.0%

Vacancy Rate

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Niskayuna is a rural neighborhood in Schenectady, NY, known for its well-established housing stock mostly built between 1940 and 1999. The area features primarily medium to large single-family homes and townhomes with very high owner occupancy.

The neighborhood is among the wealthiest in the nation, with a median home price of $497,430 and a vacancy rate of 0.0%, indicating strong demand and limited supply. Residents are highly educated and predominantly employed in executive and government roles.

RuralHigh Owner OccupancyWealthy CommunityLow Vacancy

Quick Facts

Owner Occupied Housing	Almost exclusively owner-occupied
Executive Professionals	66.0% of workforce

Housing market and real estate character

Niskayuna's housing market is characterized by a predominance of owner-occupied, medium to large single-family homes, with a very low vacancy rate indicating tight supply.

Owner Occupied Rate	Almost exclusive
Housing Age	Mostly built 1940-1969, with many from 1970-1999
Housing Type	Medium to large single-family homes and townhomes

What buyers will notice right away

Zero vacancy rate suggests high demand and limited supply, potentially affecting prices.

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

Families & Lifestyle

Niskayuna supports a family-friendly and executive lifestyle with a well-educated population and low child poverty.

The neighborhood's wealth and education levels support private schooling and cultural travel.

High executive and government employment fosters a professional community.

Executive Professionals — 66% of the workforce are executives, managers, and professionals.

Family-Oriented — Low child poverty and high owner occupancy support family stability.

Child Poverty Rate	0.0%
Graduate Degree Holders	49.3% of adults

Demographics

Graduate Degree Holders	49.3%
Government Employment	14.6% of workforce
Income Level	Among top 15% in U.S.
Foreign Born	14.8%
Top Languages	["English (85.9%)","French","Spanish"]
Top Ancestries	["Irish (17.8%)","Italian (16.8%)","German (10.2%)","English (8.9%)","Asian (7.3%)","Belgian (1.9%)","Ukrainian (1.9%)"]