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The Capital Region Team at Compass
Schenectady County is the smallest county in the Capital Region by area, but it packs in a lot: a historic city on the Mohawk River, the established suburbs of Niskayuna, Glenville and Rotterdam, and open farmland in Duanesburg and Princetown. It is also one of the more affordable places to buy near Albany, with many homes listed under $300,000.
The Capital Region Team at Compass helps buyers and sellers in every Schenectady County town.
Population from the 2020 Census. *Approximate. Drive times vary with traffic. The 6 are the City of Schenectady and the towns of Duanesburg, Glenville, Niskayuna, Princetown and Rotterdam.
As of October 23, 2026, about 370 homes are listed for sale in Schenectady County. Recent single-family listings have averaged about $375,000, and single-family homes that sold in the last three months averaged about $345,000. Around 55 new construction homes are on the market. Figures change daily and are rounded; contact us for current numbers on any town.
| Town or city | Homes for sale | Average list price |
|---|---|---|
| City of Schenectady | 169 | $295,000 |
| Rotterdam | 71 | $360,000 |
| Niskayuna | 45 | $545,000 |
| Glenville | 44 | $430,000 |
| Scotia (village) | 20 | $320,000 |
| Duanesburg | 10 | $375,000 |
| Delanson and hamlets | 9 | $325,000 |
| Princetown | 2 | $1,125,000 |
Active homes, condos, townhouses and multi-family listings as of October 23, 2026, rounded to the nearest $5,000. Hamlets such as Alplaus, Rotterdam Junction and Mariaville are counted under their towns. In towns with only a few listings, one sale can move the average a lot.
Counts as of October 23, 2026.
The Stockade in Schenectady became New York's first historic district in 1965, with homes dating back to the 1700s. Union College, chartered in 1795, sits just east of downtown. General Electric was headquartered in Schenectady starting in 1892, and the city is still known as the home of GE.
The Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail follows the Mohawk River through Rotterdam, Schenectady and Niskayuna, with river views and access points along the way.
Proctors, a historic theater that opened in 1926, brings Broadway tours and concerts to downtown Schenectady. Rivers Casino and Resort opened on the riverfront in 2017.
Schenectady has its own Amtrak station on Erie Boulevard, and I-90 and I-890 connect the county to Albany in about 20 to 30 minutes.
School district lines don't always follow town lines. Check any home's district by its address.
No. Scotia is a village inside the Town of Glenville, across the Mohawk River from the City of Schenectady. Many homes in Niskayuna, Rotterdam and Glenville also have a Schenectady mailing address even though they are not in the city, so check the town and school district on any home you're serious about.
Your bill combines county, town or city, and school taxes, and the school tax is usually the largest piece. Rates vary from one town and district to the next. We pull the actual tax history on every home we show you.
Yes. VA loans can be used anywhere in the county, including on multi-family homes up to four units if you live in one of them. We specialize in working with veterans using their VA loan, too!
Yes. Most new building is in Niskayuna, Glenville and Rotterdam. We work with local builders and can walk you through lot selection, upgrades and the builder's contract, which works differently from a resale purchase.
Alex Cooley, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson and leader of The Capital Region Team at Compass.
12+ years in Capital Region real estate, 300+ closed transactions and $80M+ in sales. Ranked in the top 50 of 4,000+ Capital Region agents. New construction, Buyer/Seller & VA Specialist.
Last updated October 23, 2026.
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