Schenectady, NY vs Sioux Falls, SD
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Schenectady
69.2
#1244 nationally
Sioux Falls
75.5
#452 nationally
Schenectady leads in walk score (62 vs 38). Sioux Falls leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 22.6 min). Sioux Falls leads in median household income ($68,921 vs $54,650).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Schenectady, NY | Sioux Falls, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.2 (#1244) | 75.5 (#452) |
| Population | 68,544 | 205,992 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $336,283 | $336,110 |
| Median Household Income | $54,650 | $68,921 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 17.7 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.8 | R+12.7 |
D+
69.2 Score
Schenectady, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$336,283
Population
68,544
Crime
High
Walk Score
62
Northeast
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C
75.5 Score
Sioux Falls, SD
Rising star of the Northern Plains
Median Home
$336,110
Population
205,992
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
Midwest
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