Schenectady is a city in Schenectady County, New York, of which it is the county seat. The city of Schenectady 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; Schenectady is about eighteen miles northwest of Albany. The name "Schenectady" is derived from a Mohawk Indian word for "on that side of the pinery," or "near the pines," or "place beyond the pine plains."
Community life comes naturally to Schenectadians and on many warm weekends you'll find a festival, an art show, or some other neighborhood activity to take part in.
Things to do in Schenectady, you can visit the Carrie Street Park, Fairview Park, Jerry Burrell Park, Michigan Avenue Park, South Avenue Park, Steinmetz Park, Kailberg Park, Woodlawn Park and Wallingford Park. The Central Park Rose Garden is an ideal place to spend a relaxing day. Golfers can enjoy the facilities offered by the Whispering Pines Golf Course and the Schenectady Municipal Golf Course. The Empire State Aerosciences Museum, Schenectady Museum and the Schenectady County Historical Society Museum are also popular local spots.
Schenectady County Community College, Spencer Business and Technical Institute and Union College are some of the local colleges.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $127,529
Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $131,333; Detached houses: $132,842; Townhouses or other attached units: $157,414; In 2-unit structures: $103,280; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $130,654; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $119,607; Mobile homes: $36,667
Demographics
Population in July 2008: 61,152. Schenectady covers 10.8 square miles. Area code: 518
Weather
Schenectady, NY climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 82.20 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 13.30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 18 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Schenectady is 36.81 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is June with an average rainfall of 3.81 Inches.
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New York, near the confluence of the Mohawk and Hudson Rivers. It is in the same metropolitan area as the state capital, Albany; Schenectady is about eighteen miles northwest of Albany. The name "Schenectady" is derived from a Mohawk Indian word for "on that side of the pinery," or "near the pines," or "place beyond the pine plains."