Schenectady, NY GIS Map
Schenectady is a city in Schenectady County, New York, with a population of about 67,878. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Schenectady County
- Population
- 67,878
- Elevation
- 243 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.8142, -73.9396
- ZIP codes (11)
- 12301, 12302, 12303, 12304, 12305, 12306 …
- Land area
- 10.8 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Schenectady, NY
Schenectady is a city in Schenectady County, New York, United States, of which it is the county seat. As of the 2020 census, the city's population of 67,047 made it the state's ninth-most populous city and the 25th-most populous municipality. The city is in eastern New York, near the confluence of the Mohawk and Hudson Rivers. It is in the same metropolitan area as the state capital, Albany, which is about 15 mi (24 km) southeast.
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GIS Data for Schenectady, NY
The Schenectady map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Schenectady without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Schenectady Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
68,847
Households
29,184
Median household income
$58,399
Median age
36.1 years
Median home value
$168,800
Median gross rent
$1,145/mo
Owner-occupied homes
45.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
Below poverty level
23.8%
Land area
10.8 sq mi
Population density
6,370 / sq mi
County
Schenectady Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
66,135
April 2020 (estimates base)
67,039
July 2024 estimate
69,495
Change 2010-2020
+1.4%
Change 2020-2024
+3.7%
Photos of Schenectady
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Schenectady
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Schenectady.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bldg505 Gsadepotwhse-Scotia | 1 Amsterdam Rd, 12302 | Owned | 120,712 | — |
| Bldg506 Gsadepotwhse-Scotia | 1 Amsterdam Rd, 12302 | Owned | 120,712 | — |
| Bldg 23 GSA Depot-S | 1 Amsterdam Rd, 12302 | Owned | 18,576 | — |
| Bldg 22 GSA Depot-S | 1 Amsterdam Rd, 12302 | Owned | 14,960 | — |
| One Broadway Center | 1 Broadway Ctr, 12305 | Leased | 13,950 | Nov 2036 |
| Dla Garage-Scotia | 1 Amsterdam Rd, 12302 | Owned | 12,966 | — |
| Admin Building-Scot | 1 Amsterdam Rd, 12302 | Owned | 6,494 | — |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Schenectady
General soil map unit at the city center: Urban land
Soil Properties
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 11.8 cm
- Typical slope
- 2%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Urban land85%
- Udipsamments5%
Entisols
- Udorthents5%
Entisols
- Wassaic1%
Alfisols · Glossic Hapludalfs
- Chatfield1%
Inceptisols · Typic Dystrudepts
- Riverhead1%
Inceptisols · Typic Dystrudepts
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Schenectady
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Albany Ap, Ny weather station, elevation 312 ft, 8.2 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 84°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 16°F
Annual precipitation
40.7 in
Annual snowfall
59.2 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 33 | 36 | 45 | 59 | 71 | 79 | 84 | 82 | 74 | 62 | 49 | 38 |
| Avg low °F | 16 | 18 | 26 | 37 | 48 | 57 | 62 | 61 | 53 | 41 | 32 | 23 |
| Precip. in | 2.60 | 2.28 | 3.09 | 3.11 | 3.41 | 4.05 | 4.55 | 3.76 | 3.73 | 3.85 | 2.99 | 3.26 |
| Snow in | 15.6 | 13.7 | 12.0 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 2.6 | 13.3 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Schenectady
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Schenectady County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 71.3 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- Ice StormRelatively Moderate
- HurricaneRelatively Low
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- Heat WaveRelatively Low
- HailRelatively Low
- Strong WindRelatively Low
- Winter WeatherRelatively Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Low
- LandslideVery Low
- WildfireVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Schenectady FAQ
What county is Schenectady in?
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Schenectady, New York is located in Schenectady County.
What is the population of Schenectady?
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Schenectady has a population of about 67,878, making it the number 9 of the 51 New York cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Schenectady?
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The elevation of Schenectady is approximately 243 feet (74 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Schenectady?
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ZIP codes for Schenectady include 12301, 12302, 12303, 12304, 12305, 12306, 12307, 12308, 12309, 12325, 12345.
What time zone is Schenectady in?
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Schenectady is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Schenectady from Albany?
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Schenectady is about 15 miles from Albany, the capital of New York, in a straight line.
How far is Schenectady from New York City?
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Schenectady is about 145 miles from New York City, the largest city in New York listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Schenectady?
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Cities near Schenectady include Troy, NY (14 miles); Albany, NY (15 miles); Amsterdam, NY (15 miles); Saratoga Springs, NY (20 miles); Glens Falls, NY (37 miles).
Local notes for Schenectady, NY
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.