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Albany, NY

Government town · 21.8% of jobs are government, including public universities (U.S. 12.1%)College town · College teaching jobs 1.8x the U.S. share
Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Around Albany

View north along Interstate from the overpass for the ramp to Empire Plaza in Albany, Albany County, New York
View north along Interstate from the overpass for the ramp to Empire Plaza in Albany, Albany County, New York · Photo: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
AHSCourtyard
AHSCourtyard · Photo: Albany NY, CC BY-SA 3.0
Albany, New York
Albany, New York · Photo: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
Albany
Albany Houses
Albany Houses · Photo: UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
Albany International Airport
Albany International Airport · Photo: Flyer84, Public domain
Albany July Paul Gallo
Albany July Paul Gallo · Photo: Paul Gallo ( no3rdw on Flickr), CC BY 2.0
Albany Pine Bush
Albany Steamer
Artist at Albany Tulip Fest
Artist at Albany Tulip Fest · Photo: UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
Broadway Albany Lincoln
Broadway Albany Lincoln · Photo: Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
Empire State Plaza Panorama
Empire State Plaza Panorama · Photo: UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
What locals say

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Where it is
Albany
Albany in New York
New York in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of the center of the Albany area.

24
grocery stores
200+
restaurants
66
coffee shops
169
parks
166
playgrounds
24
libraries
4
movie theaters
28
live theaters
14
museums
37
bookstores
2
comic shops
33
gyms
59
bars
19
pharmacies
5
hospitals

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What rent costs

Of about 131,460 rented homes in the Albany area, 89% rent for under $2,000 a month and 98% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 29%
$1,000 to $1,499: 41%
$1,500 to $1,999: 19%
$2,000 to $2,499: 8%
$2,500 to $2,999: 2%
$3,000 or more: 2%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

Public schools

12 public school districts in this county, with about 35,741 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Albany City School District · Albany
8,146 students · 12.2 students per teacher · 16 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
South Colonie Central School District · Albany
4,914 students · 13.9 students per teacher · 8 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
North Colonie Csd · Latham
6,032 students · 12.3 students per teacher · 8 schools · grades K to 12
Guilderland Central School District · Guilderland Center
4,914 students · 11.3 students per teacher · 7 schools · grades K to 12
Bethlehem Central School District · Delmar
4,107 students · 12 students per teacher · 7 schools · grades K to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$375,358
What a typical home sells for across the Albany area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Average commute
23 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Homeowners insurance
About $1,683 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in NY. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Median household income
$83,149
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
1.89% of home value a year
About $1,890 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Graduated, up to 10.90%
NY's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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