Albany, CA

California · Metropolitan · City

3.2 Good / 5.0
19,768 Population
$135,927 Median Income
$1,188,600 Home Value
$2,389 Median Rent
59°F Avg Temperature
160 Violent Crime / 100K
37.8 yrs Median Age
76.4% Bachelor's Degree+
3.2
Overall
4.9
Economy
1.7
Affordability
1.0
Safety
5.0
Education

People

Population19,768
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density11,044/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 46.8%

Economy

4.9/5
Median Income$135,927
Per Capita Income$72,518
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty Rate6.1%
County GDP$217,018M

Housing

1.7/5
Home Value (Census)$1,188,600
Zillow Value$1,224,400
Median Rent$2,389
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,053

Health

Obesity20.3%
Diabetes7.7%
Depression20.0%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime160/100K
Property Crime2,470/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft279.1/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Jan / Jul51° / 64°
Rain26 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 48 (Good)

Education

5.0/5
Bachelor's+76.4%
High School+97.4%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.69
Libraries (County)34

Community

2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute33 min
Work From Home33.5%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations4

How Albany Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$135,927
Home Value$1,188,600
Median Rent$2,389
Poverty Rate6.1%
Bachelor's Degree+76.4%
Unemployment2.3%
Violent Crime160.2 /100K
Avg Temperature58.5°F

Population & Age

Total Population19,768
Population Density11,044 per sq mi
Median Age37.8 years
Male46.3%
Female53.7%
Male 46.3%
Female 53.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 46.8% Black 3.7% Hispanic 1.8% Other 47.7%
White46.8%
Black or African American3.7%
Hispanic or Latino1.8%
Asian0.0%
Other Races47.7%

Language

English Only64.1%
Spanish Speakers35.9%
English 64.1% Spanish 35.9%

Social Characteristics

Disability5.8%
Health Insurance96.5%

Income

81% above avg
Median Household Income$135,927
Per Capita Income$72,518
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$3,778
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$232,794

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.3%
Poverty Rate6.1%
Total Establishments (County)31,186
County GDP$217,018M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation2,143
Healthcare Facilities2,617
Retail Stores1,916
Manufacturing487
Total Establishments31,186

Industry Mix

Restaurants 2,143 Healthcare 2,617 Retail 1,916 Manufacturing 487

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$232,794
Avg Property Tax Paid$17,586

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time32.7 min
Work From Home33.5%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

322% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$1,188,600
Zillow Home Value Index$1,224,400

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,073,500
Price Per Sq Ft$927
Homes Sold (month)4
Sale-to-List Ratio134.3%
Price Drops11.8%
Active Inventory17

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied53.6%

Rental Costs

105% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$2,389
Zillow Rent Index$2,663

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedroom$2,053
3 Bedroom$2,752
4 Bedroom$3,165

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$17,586
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.48%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity20.3%
Diabetes7.7%
Heart Disease3.7%
High Blood Pressure23.8%
Asthma8.8%
COPD3.1%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.4%
Physical Inactivity15.1%
Depression20.0%
Mental Distress (14+ days)14.5%
Physical Distress (14+ days)9.3%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage96.5%
Regular Checkup72.3%
Premature Death Rate4,006 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.6 / 10
Exercise Access99.5%
Healthcare Facilities (County)2,617
Restaurants (County)2,143

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime160.2 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape15.5 /100K
Robbery124.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault20.7 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,470.3 /100K
Burglary542.6 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,648.6 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft279.1 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)43

Temperature

51°F Jan 64°F Jul
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Average58.5°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation26.1 in
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median48.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation21 ft (6 m)
Land Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density11,044 per sq mi
Latitude37.8907°
Longitude-122.3181°
County FIPS06081

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 23.2%
D 73.5%

Democrat +50.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+76.4%
High School+97.4%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.69

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density11,044 per sq mi
Land Area1.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations4
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)4
Public Libraries (County)34

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)43

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