Niskayuna, New York Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Niskayuna, New York is 20,774 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 79th-largest city in New York. The median household income is $128,346, the median home value is $326,600, and the median age is 42.3.
20,774
Population
1749
People / sq mi
$128,346
Median Income
$326,600
Median Home Value
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Niskayuna covers 11.9 sq mi of land at 1749 people per square mile.
About Niskayuna, NY
The poverty rate is what most separates Niskayuna from the typical city: 1.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Niskayuna is a city in New York with a population of 20,774.
Households take in a median $128,346, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 1.3%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $326,600, with typical rent around $1,528.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US cities: 65.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. Remote work is on the higher side at 18.5%, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$128,346
Median Household Income
$60,623
Per Capita Income
1.3%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$326,600
Median Home Value
$1,528
Median Rent
82.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
98.7%
High School+
65.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
72.2%
Public Transit
18.5%
Work From Home
20.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
17.3%
Foreign Born
88.5%
Non-English at Home
5.0%
Veterans
8.8%
With Disability
99.4%
Health Insurance
97.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 32.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 20.7% |
| Information | 9.5% |
| Public Administration | 9.3% |
| Manufacturing | 6.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 4.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.5% |
| Construction | 2.9% |
| Retail Trade | 2.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Niskayuna, New York has a population of 20,774 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 79th-largest city in New York.
The median household income in Niskayuna, New York is $128,346, with 1.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Niskayuna, New York is $326,600, with median monthly rent at $1,528 and a homeownership rate of 82.4%.
The median age in Niskayuna, New York is 42.3 years. The population is 50.1% male and 49.9% female.
Niskayuna Cdp, NY Climate
Niskayuna Cdp, NY has an average annual temperature of 8.7°C (48°F) and receives about 993 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
8.7°C
Avg Temp
993
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -6° / 21° | 68 mm |
| February | -4° / 24° | 58 mm |
| March | 1° / 35° | 79 mm |
| April | 8° / 46° | 84 mm |
| May | 15° / 58° | 95 mm |
| June | 19° / 67° | 96 mm |
| July | 22° / 72° | 92 mm |
| August | 21° / 69° | 95 mm |
| September | 16° / 61° | 86 mm |
| October | 10° / 50° | 82 mm |
| November | 4° / 39° | 85 mm |
| December | -2° / 28° | 73 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Niskayuna Cdp, NY
The most comfortable months to visit Niskayuna Cdp, NY are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 28°C high). The coldest is January (near -11°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.