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Amsterdam, NY

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Amsterdam - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

18,162
Residents
$50,193
Median income
$119,800
Median home
$1,702
Median rent (state)

Amsterdam - the verdict

Amsterdam ranks in the 20th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

20th
percentile, household income
17th
percentile, home value
67th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Amsterdam, NY

New York's Amsterdam is a small town, with 18,162 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. The typical household in Amsterdam brings in $50,193 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 16.0%. Typical homes in Amsterdam are valued around $119,800, and the median resident age is 39.3 years. 19.7% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 57.1% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 0 residential units authorized here in 2024 (No Permits), down 100% from five years earlier.

New York carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, New York scores 107.9 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,702 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $285 across New York, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 71.3 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (High).

Population

18,162 residents

Census ACS 2023 - New York

Median Household Income

$50,193 /yr

Poverty 16.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.9 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, New York average

How does Amsterdam compare to other US cities?

Where Amsterdam sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 20% higher than other cities
Home value 17% pricier than other cities
Median rent 67% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Amsterdam against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to New York only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

New York-relative analysis

Poverty Rate places Amsterdam toward the top of New York's cities

Among the 1,246 New York cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Amsterdam ranks #158 - the 87th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Amsterdam only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#1,087 of 1,205
10th percentile in New York
Median Gross Rent
#522 of 1,256
53rd percentile in New York
Median Home Value
#1,012 of 1,202
16th percentile in New York
Poverty Rate
#158 of 1,246
87th percentile in New York
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#1,008 of 1,254
20th percentile in New York

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within New York only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

20thIncome percentile

20th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Amsterdam's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$119,800 Among the most affordable more affordable than 83% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). This entry sits in this band. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Amsterdam $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Amsterdam, NY Amsterdam, NY's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Amsterdam, NY-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Amsterdam, NY median $50,193/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Amsterdam, NY's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Amsterdam, NY. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 19.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 16.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 57.1%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
18,162
Median Income
$50,193
Median Home Value
$119,800
Median Age
39.3
Poverty Rate
16.0%
Labor force participation
57.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%

Schools

Total Schools
7
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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18,050 residents18,100 residents18,150 residents18,200 residents18,250 residents 202020212022202320242025 18,191 residents 18,093 residents ▼ -0.5%
Amsterdam's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 1
2020 1
2021 57
2022 0
2023 1
2024 0

Permit volume decreased 100% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
71.6%
Carpool
10.2%
Public Transit
0.3%
Walk
2.6%
Work from Home
9.2%
Other
6.1%

Based on 7,970 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for New York - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$90
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$65
avg/month
Total Utilities
$285
estimated/month

Estimates reflect New York state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a New York state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Amsterdam sits in

Cost of Living Index
107.9
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,702/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
71.3 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in New York

Woodmere
18,198 people
North Babylon
18,208 people
Syosset
18,274 people
Cohoes
18,043 people
North Massapequa
18,037 people
Lake Ronkonkoma
18,289 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Amsterdam's 18,162 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Bluffdale, UT
18,168 people
North Druid Hills, GA
18,172 people
Steubenville, OH
18,144 people
Laurel, VA
18,180 people
Spanish Lake, MO
18,183 people
Franconia, VA
18,141 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Amsterdam's $50,193 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Pomeroy, WA
$50,197 median income
Oliver, PA
$50,185 median income
Butler, IN
$50,179 median income
Versailles, IN
$50,179 median income
Munden, KS
$50,179 median income
Hessmer, LA
$50,179 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Amsterdam, NY Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Amsterdam, NY - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 64.5% 7.1% 14.1% 12.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 32.9% White 64.5% Black or African American 7.1% Asian 1.6% American Indian 0.7% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 14.1% Two or more races 12.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Amsterdam compares to nearby New York cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Amsterdam (this city) 18,162 $50,193
Woodmere 18,198 $174,942
North Babylon 18,208 $130,293
Syosset 18,274 $187,936
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NY NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Amsterdam, NY?

What is the population of Amsterdam, NY? +

The population of Amsterdam, NY stands at 18,162 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Amsterdam, NY? +

In Amsterdam, the typical household earns $50,193 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Amsterdam? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Amsterdam; the closest available measure is the New York state average, a cost of living index of 107.9 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within New York vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Amsterdam, NY? +

A typical home in Amsterdam is worth $119,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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