Town of Niskayuna

The Town of Niskayuna, located in the northeast corner of Schenectady County, is one of the county's five towns (and one city - Schenectady). It is separated from Southern Saratoga County by the Mohawk River. The population is approximately 20,000, located in an area of 14.1 square miles.

Niskayuna is primarily a residential area with 75% of the town's assessed value being supported by residential development. Residential and commercial development is regulated by a strict zoning ordinance.

The average family income of Niskayuna residents in the highest in the Capital District Area.  

There are four municipal parks as well as a riverfront hiking and biking trail.

Schools

The Niskayuna Central School District serves the residents of the Town of Niskayuna and portions of the City of Schenectady, and the towns of Glenville, Clifton Park and Colonie There are five elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school. 

The population of the entire district is approximately 4,000 with the average class size ranging from 19 at the kindergarten level to 27 at the secondary level. The high school has been recognized as a National School of Excellence and a nationally recognized "Blue Ribbon School". Niskayuna High School is well-known for its strong athletic programs.

Industry

Niskayuna is home to the General Electric Corporate Research and Development Center, Lockheed-Martin Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Schenectady International research laboratory, Environment One, Bellevue Woman's Hospital and Hilltop Manor Head Injury Hospital and Nursing Home.

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