Lead Paint Risk in Schenectady, NY

86.5%Pre-1978 Housing

27,118Pre-1978 Units

31,342Total Housing Units

HighRisk Level

How Schenectady Compares

Schenectady

86.5%!<(MISSING)/span>

New York

74.7%!<(MISSING)/span>

National Average

50.5%!<(MISSING)/span>

What This Means for Schenectady Residents

Schenectady has a high concentration of pre-1978 housing (86.5%). Most homes in this area predate the federal lead paint ban. If you live in an older home, a professional lead paint inspection is strongly recommended — especially if young children are present.

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