Schenectady, New York
Schenectady is a city of 68,847 people in Schenectady County, New York, founded in 1765.
Why visit Schenectady
Townapedia lists 65 museums and landmarks, 59 parks and trails, 228 places to eat, 17 places to stay and 17 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Scene One Entertainment Movieland, Union College, Proctor's Theatre and Abraham Glen House.
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 Schenectady
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About Schenectady
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.
From the Wikipedia article Schenectady, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do17
Union College
School · 1.0 mi
Private liberal arts college in Schenectady, New York, U.S.
Bridge 10, Erie Canal
Bridge · 2.2 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Bridge 8, Erie Canal
Bridge · 3.8 mi
Bridge in Schenectady, New York, United States of America
Union Graduate College
School · 0.9 mi
University in Schenectady, New York, USA (1905-2016)
MopCo Improv Theater
Cinema and theater · 1.1 mi
10 North Jay Street, Schenectady
5 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks65
Proctor's Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Theater and movie theater in Schenectady, New York, United States
432 State Street, Schenectady
Abraham Glen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house
14 Mohawk Avenue, Scotia
General Electric Realty Plot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Human settlement in Schenectady, New York, United States of America
Nott Memorial
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Library building in New York, United States of America
Schenectady Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Armory in Schenectady, New York
125 Washington Avenue, Schenectady
Schenectady City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Rathaus in New York, United States of America
105 Jay Street, Schenectady
Central Fire Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 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 · 4.1 mi
Historic house in Rexford, New York state, USA
Dellemont-Wemple Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Building in New York, United States
Elston Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
US hotel in New York State
Foster Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic building in Schenectady, New York, United States
Franklin School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Schenectady, New York, United States
53 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds59
Schenectady Municipal Golf Course
Golf course · 1.7 mi
400 Oregon Avenue, Schenectady
47 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes228
Caribe Spanish Restaurant and Sports Bar
Restaurant · Spanish, Dominican, Puerto Rican, Jamaican · 2.2 mi
2236 Broadway, Schenectady
Tu-Sa 11:00-22:00, Su 11:00-19:00
Druthers Brewing Company
Bar and pub · American · 1.6 mi
221 Harborside Drive, Schenectady
Su-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00
Ferrari's Ristorante
Restaurant · Italian · 1.4 mi
1254 Congress Street, Schenectady
Mo-Th 11:30-21:00;Fr 11:00-22:00;Sa 16:00-22:00
Mi bandera Peruvian Restaurant
Restaurant · Peruvian, Latin American · 1.8 mi
1600 Altamont Avenue, Schenectady
Mo-Th 09:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-24:00; Su 09:00-22:00
Paesan's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 2.3 mi
2513 Guilderland Avenue, Schenectady
Mo-Th, Su 10:00-20:30; Fr, Sa 10:00-21:30
Rosario's Trattoria
Restaurant · Italian · 1.1 mi
1599 Union Street, Schenectady
Mo-Fr 11:00-19:00; Sa 12:00-17:00
Simone's Kitchen
Restaurant · Greek, Mediterranean · 1.0 mi
430 Franklin Street, Schenectady
Tu-Fr 11:00-19:30, Sa-Su 11:00-18:30
Storied Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Bubble Tea, Tea · 2.5 mi
143 Mohawk Avenue, Schenectady
Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00
Take Two Cafe
Restaurant · American, Coffee Shop · 1.0 mi
433 State Street, Schenectady
Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00, Sa-Su 09:00-15:00
Tara Kitchen
Restaurant · Moroccan, Mediterranean · 1.1 mi
431 Liberty Street, Schenectady
Mo off; Tu-Fr 11:30-14:30,17:00-20:00; Sa-Su 17:00-20:00
216 more on the map.
History
When first encountered by Europeans, the Mohawk Valley was the territory of the Mohawk nation, one of the Five Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy, or Haudenosaunee. They had occupied territory in the region since at least 1100 AD. Starting in the early 1600s, the Mohawks moved their settlements closer to the river; by 1629, they had also taken over territories on the Hudson River's west bank that were formerly held by the Algonquian-speaking Mahican people.
In the 1640s, the Mohawk had three major villages, all on the Mohawk River's south side. The easternmost one was Ossernenon, about 9 miles west of present-day Auriesville, New York. When Dutch settlers developed Fort Orange (present-day Albany, New York) in the Hudson Valley beginning in 1614, the Mohawk called their settlement skahnéhtati, also transliterated to Sche-negh-ta-da, meaning "beyond the pines", referring to a large area of pine barrens between the Mohawk settlements and the Hudson River. About 3,200 acres of this unique ecosystem are now protected as the Albany Pine Bush. Eventually, the word entered the lexicon of the Dutch settlers. The settlers in Fort Orange used skahnéhtati to refer to the new village at the Mohawk flats (see below), which became known as Schenectady (with a variety of spellings).
From the History section of Schenectady, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay17
Scottish Chalet Motor Lodge
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
1616 State Street, Schenectady
The Schenectady Inn and Suites
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
167 Nott Terrace, Schenectady
Churches and places of worship93
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 0.9 mi
1720 Albany Street, Schenectady
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.2 mi
1260 Pleasant Street, Schenectady
Saint Paul The Apostle Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.8 mi
2733 Albany Street, Schenectady
Shopping34
Gas and EV charging38
Schools, colleges and libraries73
Mont Pleasant Branch Schenectady County Public Library
Library · 1.1 mi
1032 Crane Street, Schenectady
Phyllis Bornt Branch Library & Literacy Center
Library
946 State Street, Schenectady
Healthcare18
Map of Schenectady
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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 (7 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.
- Niskayuna 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Rotterdam 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- East Glenville 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Latham 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Roessleville 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Albany 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Loudonville 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Cohoes 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Amsterdam 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
- Saratoga Springs 20 mi north, about 32 min 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
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