Schenectady County, NY home prices

Schenectady County, NY: the typical home is worth $309,203 as of 2026-05, up +5.7% over the past year and +215.5% since 2000. Listings run about $204/sq…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $34,723 → 2026: $309,203 (8.9×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $309,203, homes in Schenectady County sit 22% above the New York median ($252,432) and 32% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #24 of 62 New York counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+5.7% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 38 days on the market, with 10% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.1× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,526/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,479/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Albany County, NY ($370,761) · Montgomery County, NY ($214,289) · Saratoga County, NY ($465,901) · Schoharie County, NY ($252,409) · Rensselaer County, NY ($324,062) · Fulton County, NY ($222,612)