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Schenectady, New York · ZIP 12309

Schenectady — ZIP 12309

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Schenectady (12309) scores 61/100 — Fair for Schenectady. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $420K.

61OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

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

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index79/100
Avg math proficiency69%
Avg reading proficiency66%
Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index44/100
Typical home value$420K
Median rent$1,586/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

$420K

Median Rent

$1,586/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 16 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
NISKAYUNA HIGH SCHOOL09–121,379
95%
87%
BIRCHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05376
77%
62%
HILLSIDE SCHOOLKG–05383
71%
65%
ROSENDALE SCHOOLKG–05376
71%
67%
IROQUOIS MIDDLE SCHOOL05–08614
60%
74%
VAN ANTWERP MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08442
55%
66%
CRAIG ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05377
52%
41%

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

32,996

Median Income

$125K

Homeownership

82%

Median Age

41.3 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 12309 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 12309 has a school score of 79/100. 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 12309 is approximately $420K. 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 12309 in Schenectady has an overall NeighborScore of 61/100. 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.