At a Glance
Median Income
$92,037
$43,676 per capita
Home Value
$164,700
Zillow: $279,174
Median Rent
$896/mo
20.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
149/100K
2,707/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.7%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
259 sunny days/yr
How Broadalbin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Broadalbin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Broadalbin a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Broadalbin residents earn a median household income of $92,037 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,676. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,190 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Broadalbin is $164,700 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $279,174. Median rent is $896/month, with 20.4% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Broadalbin reports 149 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,707/100K.
Education
30.7% of adults in Broadalbin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Broadalbin has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,800
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density1,333/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,037
Per Capita$43,676
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$2,446M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053
Housing
A+
Home Value$164,700
Rent$896
Ownership81.4%
Zillow$279,174
Housing Units755
Rent Burden20.4%
Crime
F
Violent149/100K
Property2,707/100K
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,922/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain50.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation821 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.7%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Broadalbin was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Albany International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.