Land and home values in Schenectady County, New York
Schenectady County (metro core, Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY) covers 205 square miles and 45 census tracts. Residential land is about $4.97 per sq ft at the county median, from $3.13 in its most rural tracts to $7.72 in its most valuable. The typical home is worth about $250,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $1,620 a month, as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $4.97 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $216,319 | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $54,080 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $7,240 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $250,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $197,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $300,000 | upper quartile |
| Build new | $179 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $1,350 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $1,620 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $1,940 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $2,140 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 7.8% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top tier | 2 | $8.58 | $497,000 | $2,080 |
| Upper | 4 | $7.58 | $420,000 | $2,040 |
| Mid | 12 | $5.72 | $333,000 | $1,670 |
| Entry | 27 | $4.33 | $199,000 | $1,560 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Cities and towns
Highest-value places
| Place | Type | Land $/sq ft | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Estates | Subdivision | $8.23 | $469,000 |
| Niska Isle | Neighborhood | $8.20 | $477,000 |
| Catherine's Woods | Neighborhood | $8.01 | $454,000 |
| Rivercrest | Subdivision | $7.89 | $434,000 |
| Edison Woods | Subdivision | $7.64 | $414,000 |
| Willowbrook Apartments | Subdivision | $7.58 | $333,000 |
| Iroquois Village Apartments | Subdivision | $7.57 | $332,000 |
| Hillcrest Village | Subdivision | $7.56 | $332,000 |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in Schenectady County, NY?
Residential land in Schenectady County, NY is about $4.97 per square foot, or $216,319 an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $54,080. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
What is the typical home value in Schenectady County, NY?
The typical (median) home in Schenectady County, NY is worth about $250,000, with entry-level homes around $197,000 and upper-end homes around $300,000, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in Schenectady County, NY?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $1,620 a month in Schenectady County, NY, a 1-bedroom about $1,350 and a 3-bedroom about $1,940 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in Schenectady County, NY?
Farmland averages about $7,240 an acre in Schenectady County, NY (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.