What are the best neighborhoods in Schenectady County, NY?
The current top-ranked neighborhoods include Merlin Park, Old Niskayuna, Hexam Gardens, Northside, Woodlawn. Rankings use the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index.
County Rankings
Best neighborhoods in Schenectady County, NY
Eligible neighborhoods: 13
| Neighborhood | City | County Rank | Index | National Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merlin Park | Schenectady | #1 of 13 | 84.3 | 99.5 |
| Old Niskayuna | Schenectady | #2 of 13 | 78.4 | 97.9 |
| Hexam Gardens | Schenectady | #3 of 13 | 77.1 | 97.2 |
| Northside | Schenectady | #4 of 13 | 62.8 | 79.0 |
| Woodlawn | Schenectady | #5 of 13 | 56.0 | 64.1 |
| Union Street | Schenectady | #6 of 13 | 54.8 | 61.2 |
| Bellevue | Schenectady | #7 of 13 | 48.9 | 46.3 |
| Central State Street | Schenectady | #8 of 13 | 48.4 | 45.3 |
| Eastern Avenue | Schenectady | #9 of 13 | 43.4 | 33.7 |
| Downtown | Schenectady | #10 of 13 | 39.0 | 24.6 |
| Stockade | Schenectady | #11 of 13 | 34.4 | 16.1 |
| Mont Pleasant | Schenectady | #12 of 13 | 33.5 | 14.9 |
| Vale and Hamilton Hill | Schenectady | #13 of 13 | 31.8 | 12.1 |
Questions and Answers
Questions About Neighborhoods in Schenectady County, NY
What is the #1 ranked neighborhood in Schenectady County, NY?
Merlin Park is currently #1 of 13 eligible neighborhoods in this cohort with an index of 84.3.
How many neighborhoods are ranked in Schenectady County, NY?
13 neighborhoods currently form the eligible published ranking cohort for Schenectady County, NY.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Value Opportunity in Schenectady County, NY?
Merlin Park has the strongest current Value Opportunity score in this group at 84.5.
Which neighborhood is rising fastest in Schenectady County, NY?
Vale and Hamilton Hill has the strongest current year-over-year Zillow housing change in this group at 7.8%.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Stability and Strength score in Schenectady County, NY?
Merlin Park currently has the strongest Stability and Strength score in this group at 82.2.
Which neighborhood has the highest estimated household income in Schenectady County, NY?
Merlin Park has the highest current NDS-derived median household income in this group at approximately $206,086.
How are neighborhood rankings in Schenectady County, NY calculated?
Neighborhoods are ranked by the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index. Every published local rank includes the eligible denominator, and identity composition is excluded from scoring.
Current governed county ranking
Top Neighborhoods in Schenectady County, New York
#1
Merlin Park
Schenectady, New York
#2
Old Niskayuna
Schenectady, New York
#3
Hexam Gardens
Schenectady, New York
#4
Northside
Schenectady, New York
#5
Woodlawn
Schenectady, New York
#6
Union Street
Schenectady, New York
#7
Bellevue
Schenectady, New York
#8
Central State Street
Schenectady, New York
#9
Eastern Avenue
Schenectady, New York
#10
Downtown
Schenectady, New York
#11
Stockade
Schenectady, New York
#12
Mont Pleasant
Schenectady, New York
#13
Vale and Hamilton Hill
Schenectady, New York