At a Glance
Median Income
$59,485
$35,851 per capita
Home Value
$223,000
Zillow: $332,657
Median Rent
$1,178/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
919/100K
3,000/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.8%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
13.7% smoking rate
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
3.3 / 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 $59,485 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,851. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,137 business establishments, including 990 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Albany is $223,000 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $332,657. Median rent is $1,178/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Safety & Crime
Albany reports 919 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 142% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,000/100K. The murder rate is 12.7/100K.
Education
44.8% of adults in Albany hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% above the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Albany has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population100,081
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density4,677/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born15.0%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$59,485
Per Capita$35,851
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$46,129M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,584
Housing
A+
Home Value$223,000
Rent$1,178
Ownership37.9%
Zillow$332,657
Housing Units50,378
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent919/100K
Property3,000/100K
Murder12.7/100K
Assault598/100K
Burglary379/100K
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,276/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation249 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.8%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+20.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations198
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Albany was founded in 1686.
The median home in Albany was built in 1948.
10.9% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Albany International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
15.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 990 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.