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Schenectady County, NY market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Schenectady County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 162,581
- +3.0% since 2020
- Households
- 66,902
- Median household income
- $79,623
- +21.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $235,700
- Jobs located here
- 59,344
- Highest market score
- 85
- Real estate agents and brokers, #6 of 2,176 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 162,581 people live in Schenectady County, in 66,902 households. Population estimates show Schenectady County grew 3.0% from 2020 to 2025, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Schenectady County is $79,623 a year, in line with the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 21.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Schenectady County spend the most on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 110, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on gasoline and other fuels (68).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Schenectady County are for real estate agents and brokers (85), spas and skin care studios (84) and clothing and shoe stores (84). Schenectady County ranks #6 of 2,176 scored counties for real estate agents and brokers.
Schenectady County is part of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area. For its number of households, Schenectady County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (39% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (63% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Schenectady County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Schenectady County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate agents and brokers | 85 | #6 of 2,176 | 76 | 11.4 | Index only | 291 | 18 |
| Spas and skin care | 84 | #40 of 1,769 | 38 | 5.7 | $1.8M | 202 | 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 84 | #87 of 2,087 | 50 | 7.5 | $3M | 238 | 18 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 82 | #45 of 1,707 | 29 | 4.3 | $7.2M | 152 | 41 |
| Real estate | 81 | #16 of 2,229 | 99 | 14.8 | Index only | 281 | 43 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 81 | #40 of 1,302 | 10 | 1.5 | $8M | 256 | 4 |
| Physical therapy | 80 | #54 of 1,422 | 14 | 2.1 | $5.7M | 239 | 12 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 79 | #157 of 2,210 | 84 | 12.6 | $1.8M | 205 | 27 |
| Property management | 78 | #46 of 910 | 11 | 1.6 | Index only | 197 | 19 |
| Hair salons | 76 | #145 of 2,339 | 117 | 17.5 | $574K | 133 | 21 |
| Dry cleaners | 75 | #36 of 507 | 5 | 0.7 | $30.3M | 193 | 6 |
| Home repair trades | 72 | #162 of 2,057 | 71 | 10.6 | $3M | 122 | 97 |
| Chiropractors | 70 | #232 of 1,490 | 24 | 3.6 | $3.3M | 140 | 14 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 68 | #301 of 1,656 | 30 | 4.5 | $2.7M | 150 | 62 |
| Gyms | 67 | #279 of 1,792 | 33 | 4.9 | $1.9M | 143 | 24 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 66 | #130 of 777 | 6 | 0.9 | $10.2M | 252 | 24 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 66 | #518 of 2,222 | 78 | 11.7 | $3.4M | 112 | 123 |
| Roofing and gutters | 65 | #256 of 1,177 | 23 | 3.4 | $9.1M | 108 | 14 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 65 | #387 of 1,889 | 47 | 7.0 | $5.7M | 137 | 41 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 65 | #407 of 2,088 | 71 | 10.6 | $864K | 131 | 39 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 65 | #472 of 2,385 | 235 | 35.1 | $286K | 134 | 48 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 65 | #536 of 2,405 | 328 | 49.0 | $811K | 122 | 109 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 65 | #568 of 2,405 | 594 | 88.8 | $448K | 121 | 274 |
| Laundromats | 63 | #232 of 785 | 15 | 2.2 | $10.1M | 81 | 3 |
| Electricians | 63 | #291 of 1,160 | 19 | 2.8 | $11M | 92 | 42 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 61 | #565 of 2,063 | 58 | 8.7 | $4.6M | 124 | 41 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 61 | #711 of 2,394 | 330 | 49.3 | $243K | 160 | 137 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 60 | #567 of 1,886 | 57 | 8.5 | $1.4M | 143 | 45 |
| Grocery stores | 60 | #677 of 2,070 | 44 | 6.6 | $10.3M | 110 | 41 |
| Pet stores | 59 | #333 of 974 | 9 | 1.3 | $4.8M | 106 | 4 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 59 | #415 of 1,334 | 32 | 4.8 | $1.9M | 95 | 15 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 58 | #866 of 2,402 | 136 | 20.3 | $3.3M | 98 | 75 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 57 | #526 of 1,493 | 29 | 4.3 | $3M | 101 | 66 |
| Veterinarians | 57 | #563 of 1,485 | 18 | 2.7 | $2.4M | 88 | 12 |
| Pizza | 56 | #805 of 2,090 | 67 | 10.0 | $4M | 78 | 123 |
| Convenience stores | 56 | #902 of 2,261 | 74 | 11.1 | $6.1M | 77 | 34 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 54 | #709 of 1,771 | 47 | 7.0 | $1.8M | 109 | 116 |
| Child care and preschools | 53 | #749 of 1,611 | 45 | 6.7 | $868K | 87 | 49 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 52 | #621 of 1,327 | 18 | 2.7 | $2.8M | 92 | 11 |
| Nail salons | 52 | #622 of 1,328 | 35 | 5.2 | $1.9M | 115 | 24 |
| Barbershops | 52 | #658 of 1,356 | 41 | 6.1 | $1.6M | 87 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 51 | #1,053 of 2,200 | 63 | 9.4 | $687K | 78 | 25 |
| Insurance agencies | 51 | #1,082 of 2,272 | 64 | 9.6 | $1.4M | 115 | 41 |
| Tire shops | 48 | #819 of 1,530 | 20 | 3.0 | $2.5M | 102 | 12 |
| Funeral homes | 47 | #779 of 1,472 | 18 | 2.7 | $520K | 77 | 16 |
| Gas stations | 47 | #1,315 of 2,358 | 65 | 9.7 | $1.8M | 76 | 61 |
| House cleaning | 46 | #493 of 847 | 14 | 2.1 | $6.1M | 96 | 43 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 44 | #873 of 1,461 | 30 | 4.5 | $1.4M | 57 | 9 |
| Car washes and detailing | 43 | #912 of 1,451 | 26 | 3.9 | $2M | 78 | 9 |
| Auto repair and car care | 42 | #1,557 of 2,401 | 208 | 31.1 | $245K | 91 | 93 |
| Home inspectors | 41 | #282 of 415 | 9 | 1.3 | Index only | 51 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 37 | #1,779 of 2,378 | 137 | 20.5 | $372K | 84 | 66 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 36 | #252 of 325 | 5 | 0.7 | $16.1M | 65 | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.6 | $12.7M | 93 | 4 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.6 | $21.4M | 209 | 7 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.4 | Index only | 1,031 | Under 3 |
Household spending in Schenectady County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $51M | $762 | 80 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $117.6M | $1,758 | 68 |
| Food away from home | $266M | $3,977 | 98 |
| Groceries | $451.4M | $6,747 | 107 |
| Personal care products and services | $67.2M | $1,004 | 100 |
| Child care and other personal services | $39.1M | $584 | 101 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $61.4M | $917 | 93 |
| Medical and dental services | $80.3M | $1,201 | 93 |
| Pets | $43.3M | $647 | 71 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $151.3M | $2,261 | 110 |
| Vehicle insurance | $92M | $1,376 | 70 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $209.6M | $3,133 | 104 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $85.6M | $1,280 | 91 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $1.2B | $18,039 | 108 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Schenectady County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 162,581+3.0% since 2020
- Households
- 66,902
- Median age
- 40.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 64%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.6
- Land area
- 205 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 784
- Median household income
- $79,623+21.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $102,936
- Median home value
- $235,700
- Jobs located here
- 59,344
- Daytime population
- 143,291Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Schenectady County, NY growing?
Population estimates put Schenectady County at 162,581 people in 2025, up 3.0% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 66,902 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 21.6%, before inflation.
How much do households in Schenectady County, NY spend?
Households in Schenectady County spend about $1.2B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $451.4M on groceries and $266M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Schenectady County runs highest on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 110, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on gasoline and other fuels (68).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Schenectady County, NY?
Of the business types scored in Schenectady County, real estate agents and brokers (85), spas and skin care studios (84) and clothing and shoe stores (84) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate agents and brokers, that ranks #6 of 2,176 scored counties.
How does Schenectady County, NY compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Schenectady County is $79,623, in line with the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 3.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $235,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (39% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (63% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 53 of the 56 business types have a score in Schenectady County, each ranked against other counties.
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