Albany, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
100,081 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
40.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
44.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,485 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$223,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$687 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,036 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
32.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Albany County
4
Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metro Area
3
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Albany County
5
Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metro Area
4
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 15 21
Feb 2 12 24
Mar 3 10 33
Apr 3 3 45
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 4 1 48
Nov 3 3 39
Dec 3 13 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 67% of residents leaning left and 25% leaning right.

Liberal (68%) (26%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 25%
Hillary Clinton 69%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 20, NY State Senate District 46, NY Assembly District 109, NY
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Schools

Pine Hills Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 1.9 star
New Scotland Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Colleges

The College of Saint Rose
<1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Maria College of Albany
<1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

St Peter's Hospital
<1 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Albany Medical Center Hospital
2 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Albany Memorial Hospital
3 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Airports

Albany International Airport
6 miles, N • 1.9 star
Bradley International Airport
76 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Worcester Regional Airport
102 miles, SE • 1 star
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