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About Rotterdam
Town in New York, United StatesRotterdam is a town in Schenectady County, New York, United States. The population was 30,523 at the 2020 census. Rotterdam is in the south-central part of the county. It was founded in 1661 by Dutch settlers, who named it after the city of Rotterdam in the Netherlands, where many immigrants last touched European grounds. The town borders the city of Schenectady.
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Housing in Rotterdam
The median sale price was $285,000 in May 2026.
A strong seller's market
Safety in Rotterdam
Safety Grade C+
Rotterdam reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 56% report less.
Schools in Rotterdam
All Rotterdam schools →School Grade B
The public schools Rotterdam’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 61% of New York’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within NY. Ratings are from neighbors.
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