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Compare Brighton to Schenectady

This post compares Brighton, New York to Schenectady, New York across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Brighton (CDP) Schenectady (city)
Population 36,753 65,705
Income (median) $60,858 $39,087
Home Value (median) $171,800 $110,800
White 79% 59%
Black 6% 20%
Asian 10% 6%
With Kids 22% 23%
Age (median) 39 36
Rentals 42% 48%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Brighton or Schenectady?
A: Brighton has a smaller population count than Schenectady: 36753 compared with 65705 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Brighton or in Schenectady?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Brighton.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Brighton or Schenectady?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Brighton.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Schenectady does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 42% for Brighton versus 48% for Schenectady.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Brighton may include: Coram, Saratoga-Springs, and Schenectady.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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