Albany, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
19,768 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
76.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$135,927 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,188,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,226 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,273 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Alameda County
6
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont Metro Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Alameda County
7
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont Metro Area
7
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 49
Feb 5 0 52
Mar 3 0 55
Apr 1 0 57
May 1 0 61
Jun 0 0 64
Jul 0 0 66
Aug 0 0 67
Sep 0 0 67
Oct 1 0 62
Nov 3 0 55
Dec 5 0 49

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 74% of residents leaning left and 20% leaning right.

Liberal (75%) (20%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 13%
Hillary Clinton 80%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, CA State Senate District 7, CA Assembly District 14, CA
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Schools

Ocean View Elementary
<1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Cornell Elementary
1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Tilden Preparatory School
1 miles, E • 3.2 star
Albany Middle
1 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Berkeley City College
3 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

San Francisco International Airport
19 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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