Introduction
Welcome to Albany, New York

Albany, New York is ideally situated in eastern New York State.   This region accommodates many lifestyle choices from cities to suburbs, to rural countryside.  Housing prices are still below what you’ll find in major metropolitan areas and the employment opportunities, health care, school systems and recreational activities are among the best in the country.  Albany's neighborhoods thrive with exciting cultural heritage.  Albany is home to many various examples of historic house sites and public places including the Pruyn House and the first Shaker Meeting House.

Albany is within a days drive to New York City, Boston, Montreal, and Buffalo, placing it in the hub of North American activity.  The New York State Thruway makes travel a breeze and the Albany International Airport is just minutes away.  Additionally, Albany is home to one of the busiest yet most customer friendly Amtrak facilities in the northeast. Add to this a certain New England flavor by virtue of bordering Vermont and Massachusetts, and this city indeed provides lifestyles for everyone.
           
The dynamic business climate created by New York’s Tech Valley offers an abundance of career opportunities in a mix of industries, including high tech, health care and higher education.  Home to 21 colleges and universities, with RPI, Albany Medical Center, and the University at Albany leading the way, the New York State University School for Nanotechnology, located on the Albany campus is the first in the country.  This refreshing blend of rural and hi-tech influences is what makes this area truly appealing.

Opportunity abounds with every change of season; the legendary Adirondack Mountains offer activities for every age and interest.   Saratoga Race Track offers world class thoroughbred racing each summer and the Saratoga Performing Arts Center is the summer home for the New York City Ballet and the Philadelphia Orchestra.  There is a new vibrancy in the area that reflects its link to history and its promising future. 


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  Community Information

Population

Total Population 95,209
Population Density 4,454 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 49,569
Male Population 45,640
Median Age 30.88 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 42%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College MARIA COLLEGE
Distance to MARIA COLLEGE 1 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College COLLEGE OF SAINT ROSE
Distance to COLLEGE OF SAINT ROSE 0 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 40,226
Family Households 17,279
Average Family Size 3.07
Average Household Income $49,165
Median Household Income $35,872
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 42%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 1.03
Total Crime Risk (County) 0.47
Personal Crime Risk (County) 0.56
Murder Risk (County) 0.37
Rape Risk (County) 0.70
Robbery Risk 0.53
Assault Risk (County) 0.54
Property Risk (County) 0.55
Burglary Risk (County) 0.60
Larceny Risk (County) 0.80
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 0.22

Environment

Average July High Temperature 82.2° F
Average January Low Temperature 13.3° F
Annual Precipitation 38.6 inches
Air Pollution Index 85% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 8%
Nearest Airport ALBANY INTL
Distance to ALBANY INTL 5 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team TRI-CITY VALLEY CATS (A)
Distance to TRI-CITY VALLEY CATS (A) 7 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
ST ANNE INSTITUTESPECIAL EDUCATION160 N MAIN AVE, ALBANY, NY 12206
ST CATHERINE CHILDREN'S CENTERSPECIAL EDUCATION30 N MAIN AVE, ALBANY, NY 12203
LASALLE SCHOOLSPECIAL EDUCATION391 WESTERN AVE, ALBANY, NY 12203
UCP KEVIN G LANGAN CTL SCHOOLSPECIAL EDUCATION314 S MANNING BLVD, ALBANY, NY 12208
NEIL HELLMAN SCHOOLSPECIAL EDUCATION60 ACADEMY RD, ALBANY, NY 12208
ADULT LEARNING CENTERADULT EDUCATION27 WESTERN AVE, ALBANY, NY 12203
KIPP TECH VALLEY CHARTER SCHOOLK - 61 DUDLEY HTS, ALBANY, NY 12210
ALBANY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL4 - 6250 CENTRAL AVE, ALBANY, NY 12206
ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL5 - 842 S DOVE ST, ALBANY, NY 12202
LISHA KILL MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 868 WATERMAN AVE, ALBANY, NY 12205
SAND CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 8329 SAND CREEK RD, ALBANY, NY 12205
MYERS MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 8100 ELBEL COURT, ALBANY, NY 12209
PHILIP LIVINGSTON MAGNET ACADEMY5 - 8315 NORTHERN BLVD, ALBANY, NY 12210
W S HACKETT MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 845 DELAWARE AVE, ALBANY, NY 12202
CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMYK - 1212 AIRLINE DR, ALBANY, NY 12205
HARRIET GIBBONS HIGH SCHOOL9 - 1275 WATERVLIET AVE, ALBANY, NY 12206
BISHOP MAGINN HIGH SCHOOL9 - 1299 SLINGERLAND ST, ALBANY, NY 12202
ACADEMY OF THE HOLY NAME - UPPER9 - 121075 NEW SCOTLAND RD, ALBANY, NY 12208
ALBANY HIGH SCHOOL9 - 12700 WASHINGTON AVE, ALBANY, NY 12203
COLONIE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL9 - 121 RAIDER BLVD, ALBANY, NY 12205
ABROOKIN VOCATIONAL TECH CENTERVOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL99 KENT ST, ALBANY, NY 12206
VEEDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 525 VEEDER DR, ALBANY, NY 12205
SHAKER ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5512 ALBANY SHAKER RD, ALBANY, NY 12211
BRIGHTER CHOICE CHARTER SCHOOL FOR BOYSK - 6116 N LAKE AVE, ALBANY, NY 12206
FOREST PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5100 FOREST DR, ALBANY, NY 12205
BRIGHTER CHOICE CS FOR BOYSK - 5250 CENTRAL AVE, ALBANY, NY 12206
BRIGHTER CHOICE CS FOR GIRLSK - 5250 CENTRAL AVE, ALBANY, NY 12206
WESTMERE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 56270 JOHNSTON RD, ALBANY, NY 12203
SCHOOL 19K - 5369 NEW SCOTLAND AVE, ALBANY, NY 12208
NEW COVENANT CHARTER SCHOOLK - 650 N LARK ST, ALBANY, NY 12210
BET SHRAGA HEBREW ACADEMYK - 854 SAND CREEK RD, ALBANY, NY 12205
COLONY CHRISTIAN ACADEMYK - 121 VAN BUREN AVE, ALBANY, NY 12205
ALBANY COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOLK - 342 S DOVE ST, ALBANY, NY 12202
ROESSLEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5100 CALIFORNIA AVE, ALBANY, NY 12205
SADDLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5100 LORALEE DR, ALBANY, NY 12205
PINE HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 541 N ALLEN ST, ALBANY, NY 12203
SCHUYLER ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMYK - 5676 CLINTON AVE, ALBANY, NY 12206
DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOLK - 543 BERTHA ST, ALBANY, NY 12209
EAGLE POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 51044 WESTERN AVE, ALBANY, NY 12203
SHERIDAN PREPARATORY ACADEMYK - 5400 SHERIDAN AVE, ALBANY, NY 12206
MONTESSORI MAGNET SCHOOLK - 565 TREMONT ST, ALBANY, NY 12205
ALBANY SCHOOL OF HUMANITIESK - 6108 WHITEHALL RD, ALBANY, NY 12209
THOMAS O'BRIEN ACADEMY - SCIENCE & TECHK - 6LINCOLN PARK, ALBANY, NY 12202
ARBOR HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 61 ARBOR DR, ALBANY, NY 12207
GIFFEN MEMORIAL SCHOOLK - 6274 S PEARL ST, ALBANY, NY 12202
OUR SAVIOR'S LUTHERAN SCHOOLK - 863 MOUNTAIN VIEW AVE, ALBANY, NY 12205
ST TERESA OF AVILA SCHOOLK - 88 HOLLYWOOD AVE, ALBANY, NY 12208
HOLY CROSS SCHOOLK - 810 ROSEMONT ST, ALBANY, NY 12203
CHRIST THE KING SCHOOLK - 8SUMPTER AVE, ALBANY, NY 12203
ST CASIMIR REGIONAL SCHOOLK - 8309 SHERIDAN AVE, ALBANY, NY 12206
ST CATHERINE OF SIENA SCHOOLK - 835 HURST AVE, ALBANY, NY 12208
BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOLK - 8605 CENTRAL AVE, ALBANY, NY 12206
ACADEMY OF THE HOLY NAME - LOWERK - 81065 NEW SCOTLAND RD, ALBANY, NY 12208
HARRIET TUBMAN FREE SCHOOLK - 88 ELM ST, ALBANY, NY 12202
NORTH ALBANY ACADEMYK - 8570 N PEARL ST, ALBANY, NY 12204
MAIMONIDES HEBREW DAY SCHOOLK - 8113 NEW KRUMKILL RD, ALBANY, NY 12208
ALBANY ACADEMYK - 12135 ACADEMY RD, ALBANY, NY 12208
ALBANY ACADEMY FOR GIRLSK - 12140 ACADEMY RD, ALBANY, NY 12208
DOANE STUART SCHOOLK - 12799 S PEARL ST, ALBANY, NY 12202
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSKEY BANK112 GRAND ST ALBANY, NY 12202
BANKSKEY BANK135 S PEARL ST ALBANY, NY 12202
BANKSLEUMI BANK40 S FERRY ST ALBANY, NY 12202
BANKSALBANY SAVINGS BANK501 WESTERN AVE ALBANY, NY 12203
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA1791 WESTERN AVE ALBANY, NY 12203
BANKSBARKSHIRE BANK1704 WESTERN AVE ALBANY, NY 12203
BANKSCAPITAL BANK1475 WESTERN AVE ALBANY, NY 12203
BANKSCITIZENS BANK1516 WESTERN AVE ALBANY, NY 12203
BANKSCITIZENS BANK501 WESTERN AVE ALBANY, NY 12203
BANKSCOMMERCE HUB255 FULLER RD ALBANY, NY 12203
BANKSFIRST NIAGARA1973 WESTERN AVE ALBANY, NY 12203
BANKSFIRST NIAGARA BANK1704 WESTERN AVE ALBANY, NY 12203
BANKSFIRST NIAGARA BANK1971 WESTERN AVE # 9 ALBANY, NY 12203
BANKSHSBC BANK USA899 WESTERN AVE ALBANY, NY 12203
BANKSKEY BANK1196 WESTERN AVE ALBANY, NY 12203
CHURCHESCATHEDRAL IMMACULATE CONCEPT125 EAGLE ST ALBANY, NY 12202
CHURCHESCHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LIGHT128 2ND AVE ALBANY, NY 12202
CHURCHESELIJAH UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHR12 BENJAMIN ST ALBANY, NY 12202
CHURCHESEMMANUEL UMC TROY ANNUAL391 S PEARL ST ALBANY, NY 12202
CHURCHESEVANGELICAL PROTESTANT CHURCH82 CLINTON ST ALBANY, NY 12202
CHURCHESKTC MEDITATION & STUDY CTR799 S PEARL ST ALBANY, NY 12202
CHURCHESMT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH58 ALEXANDER ST ALBANY, NY 12202
CHURCHESMT ZION BAPTIST86 SCHUYLER ST ALBANY, NY 12202
CHURCHESNEW HOPE ASSEMBLY OF GOD148 DOVE ST ALBANY, NY 12202
CHURCHESNEW HOPE ASSEMBLY OF GOD212 MYRTLE AVE ALBANY, NY 12202
CHURCHESNEW HORIZONS CHRISTIAN CHURCH146 CATHERINE ST ALBANY, NY 12202
CHURCHESOUR LADY OF CHRISTIANS CHURCH74 2ND AVE ALBANY, NY 12202
CHURCHESREIGNING LIFE FAMILY CHURCH33 RENSSELAER ST ALBANY, NY 12202
CHURCHESST ANN MARONITE CATHOLIC CHR190 4TH AVE ALBANY, NY 12202
CHURCHESST GEORGE ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX1 ST GEORGE PL ALBANY, NY 12202
COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY - 4 YEAR +COLLEGE OF SAINT ROSE432 WESTERN AVE ALBANY, NY 12203
COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY - 4 YEAR +EXCELSIOR COLLEGE7 COLUMBIA CIR ALBANY, NY 12203
COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY - 4 YEAR +ALBANY COLL OF PHARM OF UNION106 NEW SCOTLAND AVE ALBANY, NY 12208
COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY - 4 YEAR +UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY SUNY1400 WASHINGTON AVE ALBANY, NY 12222
JUNIOR COLLEGEMEMORIAL HOSP SCH OF NURS600 NORTHERN BLVD ALBANY, NY 12204
JUNIOR COLLEGEBRYANT AND STRATTON COLLEGE1259 CENTRAL AVE ALBANY, NY 12205
JUNIOR COLLEGEITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE13 AIRLINE DR ALBANY, NY 12205
JUNIOR COLLEGEMARIA COLLEGE700 NEW SCOTLAND AVE ALBANY, NY 12208
GOLF COURSES-PUBLICNORTHEASTERN NY PGA120 RUSSELL RD # 2 ALBANY, NY 12205
GOLF COURSES-PUBLICCAPITAL HILLS AT ALBANY65 ONEIL RD ALBANY, NY 12208
HOSPITALSALBANY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL600 NORTHERN BLVD ALBANY, NY 12204
HOSPITALSALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE14 COMMERCIAL AVE ALBANY, NY 12205
HOSPITALSALBANY MEDICAL CTR-PURCHASING14 COMMERCIAL AVE ALBANY, NY 12205
HOSPITALSBELLEVUE WOMAN'S HOSP24 COMPUTER DR W ALBANY, NY 12205
HOSPITALSHOSPITAL TO HOME35 COLVIN AVE ALBANY, NY 12206
HOSPITALSALBANY MED SOUTH CAMPUS25 HACKETT BLVD ALBANY, NY 12208
HOSPITALSALBANY MEDICAL CTR25 HACKETT BLVD # 1 ALBANY, NY 12208
HOSPITALSALBANY MEDICAL CTR43 NEW SCOTLAND AVE ALBANY, NY 12208
HOSPITALSALBANY MEDICAL CTR PHYSICIANS43 NEW SCOTLAND AVE ALBANY, NY 12208
HOSPITALSALBANY MEDICAL HEARING CTR43 NEW SCOTLAND AVE ALBANY, NY 12208
HOSPITALSBECKY'S HOUSE296 HACKETT BLVD ALBANY, NY 12208
HOSPITALSCAPITAL DISTRICT PSYCHIATRIC75 NEW SCOTLAND AVE ALBANY, NY 12208
HOSPITALSEHLERS MELISSA MD43 NEW SCOTLAND AVE ALBANY, NY 12208
HOSPITALSNEW YORK STATE CAPITAL DIST75 NEW SCOTLAND AVE ALBANY, NY 12208
HOSPITALSST PETER'S BENDER LABORATORY315 S MANNING BLVD ALBANY, NY 12208
MUSEUMSHISTORIC CHERRY HILL523 1/2 S PEARL ST ALBANY, NY 12202
MUSEUMSSCHUYLER MANSION HISTORIC SITE32 CATHERINE ST ALBANY, NY 12202
MUSEUMSUSS SLATER141 BROADWAY ALBANY, NY 12202
MUSEUMSIRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSEUM991 BROADWAY # 101 ALBANY, NY 12204
MUSEUMSNEW NETHERLAND MUSEUM33 ELK ST ALBANY, NY 12207
MUSEUMSALBANY INST OF HISTORY & ART125 WASHINGTON AVE ALBANY, NY 12210
MUSEUMSUNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM1400 WASHINGTON AVE ALBANY, NY 12222
MUSEUMSNEW YORK STATE1 EMPIRE STATE PLZ ALBANY, NY 12223
MUSEUMSNYS MUSEUM GIFT SHOP1 EMPIRE STATE PLZ ALBANY, NY 12223
MUSEUMSNEW YORK STATE MUSEUMMADISON AVE ALBANY, NY 12230
SYNAGOGUESB'NAI SHOLOM REFORM CNGRGTN420 WHITEHALL RD ALBANY, NY 12208
SYNAGOGUESCONGREGATION BETH ABRAHAM380 WHITEHALL RD ALBANY, NY 12208
SYNAGOGUESCONGREGATION BETH EMETHODIST100 ACADEMY RD ALBANY, NY 12208
SYNAGOGUESCONGREGATION OHAV SHOLOM113 NEW KRUM KILL RD # 1 ALBANY, NY 12208
SYNAGOGUESTEMPLE ISRAEL600 NEW SCOTLAND AVE # 1 ALBANY, NY 12208
SYNAGOGUESUNITED SYNAGOGUE-CONSERVATIVE113 KRUMKILL RD ALBANY, NY 12208



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
1220276$89,500$99,160
12203223$195,000$212,909
1220440$122,500$193,448
12205261$178,000$188,224
12206136$115,000$113,114
122075$58,000$66,600
12208214$187,330$198,210
12209129$150,000$150,106
1221068$130,000$167,580
1221189$285,000$349,726
Displaying 1-6 of 6 in $5-200k range
Why rent when you can own this well maintained condo in a quiet neighborhood.  Exterior maintenance, lawn care and snow removal are done for you.  Enjoy the pool and other recreational facilities that are just a short walk away.  This desirable neighborhood is conveniently located.  It is close to shopping and all major highways.  Contact Shannon for showings at  .
 38 POINT OF WOODS DR
 Albany, NY 12203
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$149,900

Move right into this well maintained two story city home. Very clean and bright with updated kitchen, bath and bedrooms. Private yard with above ground pool, deck and shed. Yard opens to oversize 1 car garage with plenty of off street parking.
 22 SLINGERLAND ST
 Albany, NY 12202
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms
$136,900

Completely renovated! 2 year old roof.
 365 ELK ST
 Albany, NY 12206
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms
$110,000

Newly Renovated! Brand new roof.
 268 FIRST ST
 Albany, NY 12206
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$110,000

Fantastic Bungalow on corner lot. Freshly painted throughout, HW Floors throughout, New Kitchen & Bathroom Floor. Low Maintenance with off Street Parking. A True Doll House. Priced to sell
 37 MERELINE AV
 Albany, NY 12209
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms
$93,000

Owner is motivated to sell.  Building is in poor condition but can be remodeled.
 232-234 ELK ST
 Albany, NY 12206
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms
$49,900


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