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From our vibrant communities with dining, entertainment and shopping to our gorgeous waterfront and outdoor activities, Schenectady truly has something for everyone! There are several nice places to stroll around the city of Schenectady. One beauty is Central Park with miles of walking paths, sports venues and bike trails. Not to be missed is the fantastic Central Park Rose Garden, today there are more than 3,000 rose bushes of all colors and variety on display. Union College is one of Schenectady’s pride and joys. Founded in 1795, it is the oldest New York university chartered by the New York State Board of Regents. The urban campus covers 120 lush acres, including several acres of formal gardens. Proctor’s Theatre is one of Upstate’s greatest live entertainment venues. Located in the very heart of downtown Schenectady, Proctors is a 1926 vaudeville show palace that has recently undergone a total renovation. Proctor’s is now one of the largest theaters in Upstate (3,500 capacity) and one of the few that can handle the largest touring Broadway acts. The extravagant chandelier over the main floor has nearly 200 individual lamps. Admire the GE sign in the “Electric City”, General Electric once employed thousands in the city at a massive sprawling corporate campus. The largest electric corporate sign in America, it consists of 1,400 individual lights and each letter is more than 10-feet tall. The Rivers Casino located along the Mohawk River has brought housing and businesses to the Schenectady area.

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In the friendly area of Schenectady you’ll be in good company with around 168,041 residents with around 65% of those homeowners. With an average age of 40, the residents of Schenectady are well established, made up of families of all age groups. Though fairly kicked back throughout the week, during weekends and holidays, you can see a lot more activity and excitement. Over the past 30 days roughly 110 homes have been sold with an average sold price of $294,131. That is a decrease of $38,027 from the previous period.

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