Niskayuna, New York
Niskayuna is a community of 21,227 people in Schenectady County, New York.
Why visit Niskayuna
Townapedia lists 66 museums and landmarks, 73 parks and trails, 196 places to eat, 14 places to stay and 15 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Scene One Entertainment Movieland, Union College, Proctor's Theatre and General Electric Realty Plot.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 59 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Niskayuna
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Niskayuna
Niskayuna is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Schenectady County, New York, United States. The population was 20,787 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Niskayuna (CDP), New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do15
Union College
School · 2.3 mi
Private liberal arts college in Schenectady, New York, U.S.
Bridge 10, Erie Canal
Bridge · 2.9 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Bridge 8, Erie Canal
Bridge · 3.1 mi
Bridge in Schenectady, New York, United States of America
Union Graduate College
School · 2.4 mi
University in Schenectady, New York, USA (1905-2016)
MopCo Improv Theater
Cinema and theater · 2.7 mi
10 North Jay Street, Schenectady
3 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks66
Proctor's Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Theater and movie theater in Schenectady, New York, United States
432 State Street, Schenectady
General Electric Realty Plot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Human settlement in Schenectady, New York, United States of America
Grooms Tavern Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic commercial building in New York, United States
Nott Memorial
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Library building in New York, United States of America
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Schenectady City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Rathaus in New York, United States of America
105 Jay Street, Schenectady
Abraham Best House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Abraham Glen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic house
Central Fire Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic fire station located at Schenectady in Schenectady County, New York, USA
Cyrus Rexford House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in Rexford, New York state, USA
Elston Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
US hotel in New York State
Foster Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic building in Schenectady, New York, United States
Franklin School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Schenectady, New York, United States
54 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds73
61 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes196
Druthers Brewing Company
Bar and pub · American · 2.7 mi
221 Harborside Drive, Schenectady
Su-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00
Rosario's Trattoria
Restaurant · Italian · 0.9 mi
1599 Union Street, Schenectady
Mo-Fr 11:00-19:00; Sa 12:00-17:00
Simone's Kitchen
Restaurant · Greek, Mediterranean · 2.7 mi
430 Franklin Street, Schenectady
Tu-Fr 11:00-19:30, Sa-Su 11:00-18:30
Take Two Cafe
Restaurant · American, Coffee Shop · 2.8 mi
433 State Street, Schenectady
Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00, Sa-Su 09:00-15:00
Tara Kitchen
Restaurant · Moroccan, Mediterranean · 2.7 mi
431 Liberty Street, Schenectady
Mo off; Tu-Fr 11:30-14:30,17:00-20:00; Sa-Su 17:00-20:00
The Broken Inn
Restaurant · American, Chicken, Ice Cream, Local · 0.8 mi
2209 Nott Street
Mo, We-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 16:00-23:00; Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Union St Seagoo
Restaurant · Chicken, Seafood · 0.8 mi
1638 Union Street, Schenectady
Tu-Su 11:00-22:00
Ambition Coffee & Eatery, Inc
Cafe · American, Brunch · 2.8 mi
154 Jay Street, Schenectady
Mo-Fr 08:00-15:00; Sa 09:00-15:00; Su 09:00-14:00
Blue Rose
Bakery · 1.9 mi
1815 State Street, Schenectady
Mo-We 09:00-18:00; Th-Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 10:00-16:00; PH unknown
Capoccia Vineyards & Winery
Brewery and winery · 2.8 mi
2820 Balltown Road, Niskayuna
Th-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00
184 more on the map.
Where to stay14
Scottish Chalet Motor Lodge
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
1616 State Street, Schenectady
The Schenectady Inn and Suites
Motel and hotel · 2.5 mi
167 Nott Terrace, Schenectady
Vintage Chic Inn - Boutique Hotel
Motel and hotel · 3.0 mi
234 Union Street, Schenectady
Churches and places of worship83
Clifton Park Center Baptist Church and Cemetery
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Niskayuna Reformed Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.9 mi
1720 Albany Street, Schenectady
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 3.1 mi
1260 Pleasant Street, Schenectady
Shopping31
Gas and EV charging32
Schools, colleges and libraries72
Mont Pleasant Branch Schenectady County Public Library
Library · 3.1 mi
1032 Crane Street, Schenectady
Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Library · 2.2 mi
946 State Street, Schenectady
Healthcare16
Map of Niskayuna
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 16°F | 2.6 in | 15.6 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 18°F | 2.3 in | 13.7 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 26°F | 3.1 in | 12.0 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 37°F | 3.1 in | 1.6 in |
| May | 71°F | 48°F | 3.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 57°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 53°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 41°F | 3.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 3.0 in | 2.6 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 23°F | 3.3 in | 13.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Albany Ap Hcn 72518 (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Schenectady County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-07-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-13: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Schenectady County Airport (SCH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- East Glenville 5 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Latham 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Cohoes 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Loudonville 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Albany 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Amsterdam 18 mi northwest, about 29 min by car
- Gloversville 29 mi northwest, about 46 min by car
- Glens Falls 37 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Pittsfield 40 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- North Adams 40 mi east, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Pizza Buono good pizza in Niskayuna, NY (36587691766), Henry Bellagnome from Troy, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pizza Buono good pizza in Niskayuna, NY (36587700776), Henry Bellagnome from Troy, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pizza Buono good pizza in Niskayuna, NY (35825274873), Henry Bellagnome from Troy, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pizza Buono good pizza in Niskayuna, NY (36587677716), Henry Bellagnome from Troy, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pizza Buono good pizza in Niskayuna, NY (36587706056), Henry Bellagnome from Troy, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pizza Buono good pizza in Niskayuna, NY (36496321941), Henry Bellagnome from Troy, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Niskayuna Town Hall, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lisha Kill Preserve - Niskayuna, New York - 5484067440, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
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- Lisha Kill Preserve - Niskayuna, New York - 5483452051, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lisha Kill Preserve - Niskayuna, New York - 5483468053, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- ProctorsSchenectady, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Schenectady, NY, city hall, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NottMemorialPano, UpstateNYer , color correction and perspective/barrel adjustments by User:Jaakobou, CC BY-SA 3.0
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