Question 1

Is 12309 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 12309 in Schenectady has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Schenectady city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 12309 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 12309?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 12309 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 12309. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 12309 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Schenectady. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 12309?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 12309 is approximately $404K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 12309 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 12309 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 12309 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 12309 has an overall NeighborScore of 66/100, placing it in the moderate range for Schenectady. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 66/100, 12309 scores similarly to the middle tier of Schenectady neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Schenectady — ZIP 12309

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
BIRCHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–05	—	—	—
VAN ANTWERP MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	—	—	—
CRAIG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–05	—	—	—
HILLSIDE SCHOOL	KG–05	—	—	—
NISKAYUNA HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	—	—	—
ROSENDALE SCHOOL	KG–05	—	—	—
IROQUOIS MIDDLE SCHOOL	05–08	—	—	—