Longtime lurker here, I'm a 29-year-old writer and With a population of 56,773, Albany is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $1,311 for rent here. Household incomes average around $73,809 in Albany. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What are your go-to spots? The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Ezra
I've been living here for 2 years and I'd say it exceeded my expectations. The walkability is excellent compared to other places I've lived. Overall Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Hannah Price
Bought a house here in 2024 and I have mixed feelings honestly. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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Adeline Lewis
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 years ago from Boston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Midtown. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in construction. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
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