At a Glance
Median Income
$135,927
$72,518 per capita
Home Value
$1,188,600
Zillow: $1,224,400
Median Rent
$2,389/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
199/100K
3,411/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
76.4%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.3%
6.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
323 sunny days/yr
How Albany Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Albany's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Albany a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Albany residents earn a median household income of $135,927 , which is 81% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $72,518. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Albany is $1,188,600 , 322% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,224,400. Median rent is $2,389/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Albany reports 199 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,411/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
76.4% of adults in Albany hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(127% above the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Albany has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population19,768
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density11,044/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$135,927
Per Capita$72,518
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
D
Home Value$1,188,600
Rent$2,389
Ownership53.6%
Zillow$1,224,400
Housing Units8,157
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent199/100K
Property3,411/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault55/100K
Burglary523/100K
Health
Obesity20.3%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking6.9%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days323/yr
Rain26.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation21 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+76.4%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+41.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute33 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Albany was built in 1953.
16.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
33.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.
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