Why Live in Sycaway
Sycaway, located in Troy, NY, is situated atop Mount Ida, offering a suburban feel just minutes from downtown Troy. This area is characterized by its quiet, walkable streets around St. Mary's Cemetery and classic properties, including Craftsman homes, American Foursquares, bungalows and Dutch Colonials. The neighborhood is conveniently situated between Troy's largest, oldest and most picturesque city parks. Frear Park has an 18-hole golf course, a hockey rink, playgrounds and nature trails. Prospect Park spans 80 acres, offering sweeping views of the Hudson River Valley, trails, fields and courts. Sycaway is home to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's East Campus Athletic Village, where residents can hear the fight songs from Stadium Field. Residents often head to downtown Troy or Hoosick Road for shopping and dining, with options such as Market 32, Walmart Supercenter and The Hill Beer & Wine Garden. Commuters benefit from a 10-minute commute to downtown Albany via Interstate 878 and access to bus services along Hoosick Street, as well as the Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station for travel to Boston and New York.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sycaway a good place to live?
Sycaway is a good place to live. Sycaway is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with some transit options. Sycaway is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Sycaway has 4 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 6.0 people per acre and a median age of 31. The average household income is $92,404 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 34.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Sycaway are home owners, with 40.4% of residents renting and 59.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Sycaway can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Sycaway neighborhood guide.
Is Sycaway, NY a safe neighborhood?
Sycaway, NY is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Sycaway?
The median home price in Sycaway is $299,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $60,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.37%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,500 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $64K a year to afford the median home price in Sycaway. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Sycaway is $92K.
What are the best public schools in Sycaway?
The best public schools that serve Sycaway are:
- Troy High School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 12:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
- Troy Middle School has a B- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 9:1 and an average review score of 3.5.
- P.S. 14 has a B- Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 11:1.
What are the best private schools in Sycaway?
The best private schools that serve Sycaway are:
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Home Trends in Sycaway, NY
On average, homes in Sycaway, Troy sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Sycaway, Troy over the last 12 months is $290,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$290,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$285,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$176
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median List Price
$299,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
-2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%