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Schenectady, New York · ZIP 12303

Schenectady — ZIP 12303

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Schenectady (12303) scores 52/100 — Fair for Schenectady. 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 $325K.

52OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share20%
Property crime share80%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index59/100
Avg math proficiency34%
Avg reading proficiency39%
Schools nearby9

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index52/100
Typical home value$325K
Median rent$1,544/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

$325K

Median Rent

$1,544/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

3,919

Violent Crime

568

Property Crime

3,351

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Schenectady 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
MOHONASEN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL09–12924
82%
75%
PINE BUSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05462
56%
55%
LYNNWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05405
53%
54%
PINEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL03–05591
41%
38%
DRAPER MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08655
29%
48%
PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05351
8%
17%
MONT PLEASANT MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08569
3%
18%
HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05440
3%
8%
HERMAN L BRADT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–02602Not reportedNot reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

29,989

Median Income

$84K

Homeownership

74%

Median Age

41.3 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 12303 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 12303 has a school score of 59/100. 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 12303 is approximately $325K. 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 12303 in Schenectady has an overall NeighborScore of 52/100. 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.