Livability Score

92
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Union Café
Coffee Shop
Tesoros Cafe
Coffee Shop
Ozone Café
Coffee Shop
Ambition Coffee & Eatery, Inc
Coffee Shop
The Happy Cappuccino
Coffee Shop
True Juice Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Krystal's Ice Cream
Coffee Shop
Bumpy's Polar Freeze
Coffee Shop
Graham's Coffee Parlor
Coffee Shop
Storied Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) C-
Central Park Tennis Stadium
Stadium
Bertagna-Class of 1985 Stadium
Stadium
Music Haven
Theatre Arts
Mandeville Gallery
Art Gallery
Memorial Chapel
Theatre Arts
Emerson Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Morton and Helen Yulman Theater
Theatre Arts
Museum of Innovation and Science (miSci)
Museum
Mohawk Harbor Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
MopCo Improv Theater
Theatre Arts
Boulevard Bowl
Bowling Alley
Schenectady Light Opera Co. Musical Theater
Theatre Arts
Proctors Theatre
Theatre Arts
Hamilton Hill Drop In Art Center
Theatre Arts
Bow Tie Cinemas Movieland 6
Cinema
Schenectady History Museum
Museum
Carl B Taylor Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Dennis F. Madden Stage
Theatre Arts
Scotia Cinema
Cinema
Empire State Aerosciences Museum
Museum
Towne Bowling Academy
Bowling Alley
Flint House Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (1) D-
Niskayuna Wines and Liquors
Alcohol
Giant Wine and Liquor
Alcohol
Big Guys Pizzeria
Fast Food
New China Restaurant Takeout
Fast Food
Grapevine Wine & Liquor
Alcohol
Union Beverage Center
Beverages
Holiday Wine & Liquors
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Rubbin Butts Bar-B-Q
Fast Food
Subway Subs
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Hot Harry's
Fast Food
I Love NY Pizza
Fast Food
Bruegger's Bagels
Fast Food
Wing Street
Fast Food
Pizza Hut
Fast Food
The Fireside Pizzeria & Sandwich Pub
Bar
Eastern Wine & Liquor
Alcohol
Di Gioia's Italian Deli
Deli
Schenectady Little League Concession Stand
Fast Food
Rathskeller
Fast Food
Sicillian Pizza & Gyros
Fast Food
Star Liquor
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Jewish Community Center of Schenectady
Community Centre
Travis J. Clark '00 Strength Training Facility
Gym
David Breazzano '78 Fitness Center
Gym
Niskayuna Community Center
Community Centre
Schenectady YMCA
Gym
Schenectady Senior Center
Community Centre
Gold's Gym
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Glenville Senior Citizens Center
Community Centre
Saint Joseph's Church Parish Center
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Niskayuna Co-Op
Grocery Store
Shop-Rite of Niskayuna
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
La Mexicana Grocery
Grocery Store
Price Rite
Grocery Store
Freihofer's Bakery Outlet
Bakery
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Maggie's Restaurant and Bakery
Bakery
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Gabriels
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Gabriel's Supermarket
Grocery Store
Parks (6) A+
Dean Street Park
Park
Schenectady Jewish Community Center
Playground
Steinmetz Park
Park
Craig School Playground
Playground
Steinmetz Memorial Park
Park
Kailberg Park
Park
Central Park
Park
Tribute Park
Park
Carrie Street Park
Park
Blatnick Playground
Playground
Vale Park
Park
Landon Terrace Park
Park
River Road Park
Park
South Avenue Park
Park
Mohawk Harbor Park
Park
Aqueduct Park
Park
River Road Park Playground
Playground
Pulaski Park
Park
Veterans Park
Park
Schenectady Park
Park
Jerry Burrell Park
Park
Grout Park
Park
Front Street Park
Park
Mt. Pleasant Fields
Park
Riverside Park
Park
Shops (11) A+
John's Hair Shoppe
Hairdresser
Gail King Electrolysis
Beauty
Mario's Barbershop
Hairdresser
Studio Orlin Salon
Hairdresser
Deluxe Nail & Spa
Beauty
Stewarts
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Nail Spa
Beauty
Felthousen's Florist & Greenhouse
Florist
La Famme by Rolando
Hairdresser
In Style Salon
Hairdresser
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Northeastern Fine Jewelry
Fashion
Firefly Florist & Gift Boutique
Florist
Sow's Ear Studio Home Furnishings
Furniture
Vintage Chic Furniture
Furniture
Lordes Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Union Aquarium
Pets
Simon's Menswear
Clothing
Klean Cuts
Hairdresser
Stewart's
Convenience Store
Domani Spa
Beauty
Gift Store
Gift Shop
Beds on the Beach
Beauty
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Niskayuna.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations A+
Division (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Division (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Steuben (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Steuben (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Veeder/Nott Terrace (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Veeder/Nott Terrace (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Woodlawn (Bus Plus)
Bus Stop
604 State St
Bus Stop
Woodlawn (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Schenectady
Transit Station
Downtown/Train Station (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Downtown/Train Station (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Greyhound
Bus Station
State St & Washington Ave - Gateway Plaza
Bus Stop
Niskayuna (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Niskayuna (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.6% F
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cost of living D-

The cost of living in Niskayuna is 116/100 - which is 1% lower than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime B

Niskayuna crime rates are 1,403 per 100k, which is 35% lower than New York
Property Crime
1,123 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
280 crimes per 100k B-
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employment A+

The median income in Niskayuna is $110,746 - which is 82% higher than New York.
Med. Household Income
$110,746 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.9% B+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Dental Today
Dentist
Nargis Minhas
Doctor
Foot Specialist Associates
Doctor
Associates in Mental Health and Neuropsychiatry
Doctor
Fresenius Medical Care
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Primary Care Practice
Doctor
Niskayuna Fire District Number 1 Station
Fire Station
Hal Sossner DMD Family Dentistry
Dentist
Sunnyview Rehibilitation Hospital
Hospital
Carenet Medical Group
Doctor
Lam Family Foot Care
Doctor
Ellis Medical Arts Building
Doctor
Niskayuna Urology
Doctor
ImageCare
Doctor
CapitalCare Family Practice
Doctor
Niskayuna Internal Medicine
Doctor
CapitalCare Internal Medicine
Doctor
Ellis Bariatric Center
Doctor
UHO: Upstate Hematology/Oncology
Doctor
CapitalCare Neurology
Doctor
Community Care Physicians
Doctor
Ellis Hospital
Hospital
CapitalCare Nephrology
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Niskayuna home prices are $278,000 - which is 3% lower than New York
Home Price
$278,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
23% A+
Home Affordability
2.5x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools A+

The Niskayuna graduation rate is 99% - which is 21% higher than New York
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
99% A+
Elementary Schools (2) A
Our World Montessori
Jessie T Zoller Elementary School
Van Antwerp Middle School
Hillside School
Howe Elementary School
Oneida Middle School
Craig Elementary School
St Kateri Parish School
Yates Elementary School
Central Park Middle School
Riverrun Community Montessori
Lincoln Elementary School
William C Keane Elementary School
Rosendale School
Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School
Iroquois Middle School
Paige Elementary School
Brown School
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Mont Pleasant Middle School
Hamilton Elementary School
Glencliff School
Woodlawn Elementary School
Glen-Worden Elementary School
Herman L Bradt Elementary School
High Schools (0) C-
Niskayuna High School
Schenectady High School
Brown School
Mekeel Christian School
Annur Islamic School
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ratings A+

Niskayuna has an overall rating of 96% from 10 reviews.
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User Surveys (10)
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  • Niskayuna has a Livability Score of 92/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Niskayuna crime rates are 35% lower than the New York average
  • Cost of living in Niskayuna is 1% lower than the New York average

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      B- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Niskayuna? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Dean Street Park
      Schenectady Jewish Community Center
      Steinmetz Park
      Craig School Playground
      Steinmetz Memorial Park
      Kailberg Park
      Central Park
      Tribute Park

      Entertainment

      Central Park Tennis Stadium
      Bertagna-Class of 1985 Stadium
      Music Haven
      Mandeville Gallery
      Memorial Chapel
      Emerson Auditorium
      Morton and Helen Yulman Theater
      Museum of Innovation and Science (miSci)

      Food & Drink

      Niskayuna Wines and Liquors
      Giant Wine and Liquor
      Big Guys Pizzeria
      New China Restaurant Takeout
      Grapevine Wine & Liquor
      Union Beverage Center
      Holiday Wine & Liquors
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Niskayuna? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Niskayuna.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      D- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Niskayuna? The cost of living in Niskayuna is 116/100 - which is 1% lower than New York.
      Niskayuna
      116

      16% more expensive than average

      New York
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Niskayuna? Niskayuna crime rates are 1,403, which are 35% lower than New York
      Total Crime
      1,403 per 100k people

      40% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 72

      40% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      21%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Niskayuna? The median income in Niskayuna is $110,746 which is 82% higher than New York.
      Median household income
      $110,746100% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $49,58166% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      37% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Niskayuna a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Albany Med Laboratory Services
      Albany Med Community Surgery NIskayuna
      Cardiology Associates of Schenectady
      Albany Med Community Gastroenterology
      Albany Med Niskayuna Ambulatory Endoscopy and Surgery Center
      Albany Med EmUrgentCare

      A+ Housing

      What are Niskayuna home prices? Niskayuna home prices are $278,000 - which is 3% lower than New York
      Median home value
      $278,00051% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,27334% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      83%

      30% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Niskayuna have good schools? The Niskayuna graduation rate is 99% - which is 21% higher than New York
      High school grad. rates
      99%

      19% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Niskayuna a good place to live? Niskayuna has an overall rating of 96% from 10 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      96%

      10 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      96%

      10 total surveys

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