Rotterdam Junction / Pattersonville

Is Rotterdam Junction / Pattersonville a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe4

Medium1

Low6

Other29

4 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape1

Child involved0

Assault0

Other3

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, responders are attending to a 76-year-old man reported sick near Amsterdam Road, close to Waters Road and Wolf Hollow Road.	Amsterdam Rd, Schenectady, NY 12302	Medical Emergency
Jul 10, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders are sent to a location on State Route 30 after police on scene requested medics to obtain an EKG strip.	NY-30, Pattersonville, NY 12137	Medical Emergency
Jul 10, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was dispatched to a location on State Route 30 near Waynesburg Churches Road and Mariaville Road after police requested medics to perform a possible EKG evaluation.	NY-30, Pattersonville, NY 12137	Medical Emergency
Jul 10, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters were dispatched to a possible hoarding house situation near State Route 30 in Pattersonville to assist police.	NY-30, Pattersonville, NY 12137	Fire
Jul 10, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was requested to go to a residence in the Town of Florida to assist a local officer with an investigation about a man reportedly leaving items or making a mess at the property. The officer was asked to call the other officer before arriving.	Shellstone Rd, Amsterdam, NY 12010	Disturbance
Jul 8, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a loose horse running eastbound along Riverside Drive near a highway. They located the owner, who worked with officers to catch the animal, and the horse was returned to the owner.	Riverview Dr, Amsterdam, NY 12010	Traffic
Jul 8, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, an ALS medical team was dispatched to a care facility on Swart Hill Road in the town of Amsterdam for a 79-year-old man with a possible stroke, including facial droop and difficulty speaking, reported to have started shortly before 9 p.m.	Swart Hill Rd, Amsterdam, NY 12010	Medical Emergency
Jul 6, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders dispatched to Bridge Street in Rotterdam Junction for a possible medical emergency involving a 73-year-old male with a heart problem. Fire rescue assistance requested near Leonard and Alexander streets.	Bridge St, Rotterdam Junction, NY 12150	Medical Emergency
Jul 6, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding near a location on Pattersonville Road in the Town of Florida for a dump truck that reportedly struck utility equipment, bringing down power lines and a pole into the roadway. Dispatch reports no injuries.	Pattersonville Rd, Pattersonville, NY 12137	Road Closure
Jul 4, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes apparent medical incidents, including a possible stroke involving an elderly woman near Scotch Church Road and a separate call for an elderly man who fell at a facility on Union Street. Multiple fire and EMS units are dispatched with operations coordinated on fire channels.	Scotch Church Rd, Pattersonville, NY 12137	Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price

$333,286

Average Rent

$2,248

Vacancy Rate

1.9%

Carpool Rate

24.7%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Rotterdam Junction / Pattersonville is a rural neighborhood in Schenectady, NY, with a median home price of $333,286 and a low vacancy rate of 1.9%.

The community is diverse linguistically and ancestrally, with a notable presence of Greek and Italian heritage and Urdu speakers.

RuralLow VacancyDiverseCarpool Friendly

Housing market and real estate character

Housing consists mainly of small to medium single-family homes and apartment complexes, with many built since 2000 or between 1940 and 1969.

Housing Types	Small to medium single-family homes and apartments
Owner vs Renter Mix	Mixed ownership and rental
Newer Homes	Many built in 2000 or later

What buyers will notice right away

Low vacancy rate indicates strong demand and limited supply.

Options include single-family homes and apartments suitable for various needs.

Families & Lifestyle

This neighborhood is peaceful and ranks well for retirement living, with a mix of occupations and a strong carpool culture.

Retirement Friendly — Ranks better for retirement living than 85.7% of New York neighborhoods.

Carpool Rate	24.7%

Demographics

Income Level	Middle income
Childhood Poverty Rate	4.4%
Occupations	28.8% manufacturing/labor, 28.6% executive/professional, 27.4% sales/service, 15.2% clerical
Top Languages	English 95.0%, Spanish, Italian, Urdu 0.8%
Top Ancestries	German 21.4%, Italian 20.6%, English 16.3%, Irish 15.8%, Polish 5.3%, Greek 2.6%

Commute

Most residents drive alone or carpool, with many enjoying shorter than average commute times.

Rotterdam Junction / Pattersonville has a strong carpool culture and a majority of residents drive alone, reflecting a rural lifestyle with manageable commutes.

High Carpooling — 24.7% carpool rate is among the highest nationally.

Short Commutes — 45.1% commute 15-30 minutes, less than average.

Drive Alone Rate	62.8%
Carpool Rate	24.7%
Main Commute Time	15 to 30 minutes

Homes for sale near 12137

For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.

$159,900

5 bd | 5 ba | 3,526 sqft

105 Hartman Rd

Pattersonville, NY, 12137