Niskayuna is one of the five towns and one city that comprise the County of Schenectady. Niskayuna lies in the northeast corner of the County and is about 15 miles northwest of Albany. Niskayuna is home to the General Electric Corporate Research and Development Center, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, and the Schenectady International Research Laboratory. Niskayuna is predominantly a residential community with approximately 20,200 residents. About 80% of the towns 1.2 billion assessed valuation is residential. The average family income in Niskayuna is the highest in the Capital District. The Niskayuna School District is ranked #3 of the top 75 school districts in the Capital District Business Review. From high-tech industries to rural open spaces, Schenectady County offers a rich and diverse environment in which to live, work and raise a family. The county is working to protect and preserve our natural resources for future generations. Schenectady is a city rich in history and accomplishment. It was here where Thomas Edison founded what would become the General Electric Company, where George Westinghouse invented the rotary engine and air brakes, where the American Locomotive Works once made virtually every steam and diesel locomotive to pull passengers and move freight across our country, and where New York States first historic district, the Stockade was named. Also, Union College the oldest planned college campus in the United States is located here, and Proctors Theater, the major arts venue. Built in 1926 as a vaudeville/movie theater, Proctors was refurbished and is now home for live stage events. Coldwell Banker Prime Properties Niskayuna Office offers complete residential real estate services including seller representation, buyer representation, relocation and new home sales to name a few. We have over 65 real estate associates ready to help you in the buying or selling process.