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Albany, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
19,768
Population
11,044/sq mi density
$135,927
Median Income
$72,518 per capita
$1,188,600
Home Value
$1,224,400 Zillow
$2,389
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
199
Violent Crime/100K
3,411 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$135,927 median income, 2.3% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$1,188,600 home value, $2,389/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
199 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
76.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$1,188,600
322% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,389/mo
105% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
53.6%
18% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
8,157
Median year built: 1953
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$1,188,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$1,224,400
Median Sale Price
$1,556,944
Median List Price
$1,073,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
53.6%
Owner-Occupied
46.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$2,389/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,663/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
12 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.3%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
11.8%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$927
Active Inventory
17
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
10% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1953
Average age of housing stock: 73 years
Homeownership Rate
53.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $1,188,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,224,400 |
| Median Sale Price | $1,556,944 |
| Median List Price | $1,073,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $927 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,389 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,663 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 12 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.3% |
| Price Drops | 11.8% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 17 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $927 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 53.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 46.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 53.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 8,157 |
| Median Year Built | 1953 |
| Rent Burden | 27.9% |