Schaghticoke town, New York
Schaghticoke town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Schaghticoke town is a geographic entity located in Rensselaer County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 7,297. The land area covers 49.74 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 7,297 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 46 yrs | ±3.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,948 | ±142 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,159 | ±189 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,948 | ±142 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 211 | ±118 |
| Median Home Value | $260,200 | ±$12,714 |
| Median Gross Rent | $901 | ±$76 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $107,083 | ±$16,601 |
| Per Capita Income | $51,996 | ±$4,574 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% | ±1.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 248 | ±127 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% | ±1.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,233 | ±312 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.6% | ±0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
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TOWN OF SCHAGHTICOKE
GUS Population: 7,340 (2024)
ID: 205001
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN SUPERVISOR
290 NORTHLINE DR, MELROSE NY 12121-1927
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GUS Population: 160,749 (2024)
ID: 170432
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHIEF FISCAL OFFICER
1600 7TH AVE, 4TH FLOOR, TROY NY 12180-3410
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | COHOES, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CLIFTON PARK, NY | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | ALBANY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | CLIFTON PARK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BALLSTON SPA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BALLSTON SPA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | TROY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BERLIN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | SCHENECTADY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | LATHAM, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing
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College | 10.3 mi away | 1300 Massachusetts Avenue, Troy, NY, 12065 |
5182685130
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ARVILLA E. DIVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 1.6 mi away | 136 MAIN STREET, SCHAGHTICOKE, NY, 12154 |
(518) 753-4344
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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College | 11.2 mi away | 110 8th St, Troy, NY, 12180-3590 |
5182766000
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VALLEY FALLS FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 2.6 mi away | 42 STATE STREET, VALLEY FALLS, NY, 12185 |
(518) 753-4230
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Russell Sage College
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College | 11.6 mi away | 65 1st Street, Troy, NY, 12180 |
5182442000
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MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 190 NORTH MAIN STREET, MECHANICVILLE, NY, 12118 |
(518) 664-4646
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Aesthetic Science Institute
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College Vocational | 12.6 mi away | 922 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, NY, 12110-1095 |
5187860760
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STILLWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 712 HUDSON AVENUE, STILLWATER, NY, 12170 |
(518) 664-6255
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Hudson Valley Community College
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College | 13.5 mi away | 80 Vandenburgh Ave, Troy, NY, 12180 |
5186294822
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WATERFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 117 THIRD STREET, WATERFORD, NY, 12188 |
(518) 237-0891
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BUSKIRK, NY US, located 9.7 miles from Schaghticoke town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.1° | 11.3° | 22.2° | 2.74" | — |
| February | 35.5° | 11.8° | 23.7° | 2.36" | — |
| March | 44.2° | 20.4° | 32.3° | 3.21" | — |
| April | 58.8° | 33.0° | 45.9° | 3.43" | — |
| May | 70.5° | 43.7° | 57.1° | 3.57" | — |
| June | 78.3° | 53.0° | 65.7° | 4.55" | — |
| July | 82.5° | 58.0° | 70.3° | 4.56" | — |
| August | 80.8° | 55.5° | 68.2° | 4.17" | — |
| September | 73.8° | 48.0° | 60.9° | 3.86" | — |
| October | 61.6° | 37.5° | 49.6° | 3.94" | — |
| November | 48.6° | 27.6° | 38.1° | 3.29" | — |
| December | 38.3° | 18.9° | 28.6° | 3.68" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schaghticoke village | Village | 1.6 mi | — |
| Valley Falls village | Village | 2.7 mi | — |
| Mechanicville city | City | 4.2 mi | — |
| Stillwater village | Village | 4.6 mi | — |
| Waterford village | Village | 7.2 mi | — |
| Cohoes city | City | 9.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3608365486. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.