Located in Montgomery County just a short drive from Albany, Amsterdam is an excellent place to raise a family. This city offers a dense suburban feel and features many parks, excellent schools, and a growing community with many job opportunities. It's also an affordable place to live with a wide cultural diversity and easy access to sporting and cultural events.
With a population of 18,063 and a crime rate that's 51% lower than the national average and 29% lower than the rest of the state of New York, Amsterdam is a very safe place to live. The residents here tend to lean conservative when it comes to politics. Montgomery County voted Democrat in 2010 and then Republican in the following four presidential elections. Demographics here are primarily white (63.9%), Hispanic (29.7%), multi-racial (2.9%), and black (2.5%). The median age is 37.4 and over half of the households in this city have children under the age of 18.
The median home value in Amsterdam is $86,500, which is 53% lower than the United States average and 70% lower than the state of New York. Approximately 49% of residents here own their homes. Renters pay an average of $747 per month, which is 21% lower than the national average. Browse the newest real estate listings in Amsterdam, NY.
The top schools serving Amsterdam are Amsterdam High School, Wilbur H. Lynch Literacy Academy, William H. Barkley MicroSociety Magnet School, William B. Tecler Arts in Education Magnet School, and Raphael J. McNulty Academy for International Studies & Literature. Find homes in Amsterdam by school district.
The cost of living in Amsterdam is 9% lower than the U.S. average. The median household income is $35,304 and the per-capita income is $20,543. The top industries here are healthcare and social assistance, retail trade, manufacturing, and accommodation and food services.
There are many wonderful museums and over 24 public parks in the Amsterdam area. Outdoor enthusiasts have plenty of places to enjoy hiking and biking and can take advantage of the city pool, municipal golf course, and athletic fields. The city's Recreation Department is quite active, planning and organizing adult and youth sports leagues, youth programming, and many community events throughout the year. The city is also home to 50 different local eateries, including quite few notable family-owned restaurants.
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