Amsterdam, New York · ZIP 12010

Amsterdam — ZIP 12010

Amsterdam (12010) scores 49/100 — Below Average for New York. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $248K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share17%

Property crime share83%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index54/100

Avg math proficiency27%

Avg reading proficiency32%

Schools nearby7

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index65/100

Typical home value$248K

Median rent$1,258/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$248K

Median Rent

$1,258/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 3 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

488

Violent Crime

Property Crime

405

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Montgomery County, New York (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
AMSTERDAM HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,192	62%	75%
BROADALBIN-PERTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	879	40%	35%
WILLIAM B TECLER ARTS IN EDUCATION	PK–05	465	27%	27%
MARIE CURIE INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND COMMUNICATION	PK–05	446	22%	22%
WILLIAM H BARKLEY MICROSOCIETY	PK–05	285	22%	27%
RAPHAEL J MCNULTY ACADEMY FOR INTERN STUDIES & LITERACY	PK–05	503	12%	13%
WILBUR H LYNCH LITERACY ACADEMY	06–08	772	7%	24%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

27,339

Median Income

$64K

Homeownership

65%

Median Age

42.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 12010 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 12010 has a school score of 54/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 12010 is approximately $248K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 12010 in Amsterdam has an overall NeighborScore of 49/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.