Albany County, NY

Living in Albany County

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Bikeability 58
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Walkability 64
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Commute 78
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Public Transit 61
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Affordability 54
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Public Safety 56
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Airports 30
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Hospitals 13
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Colleges 93
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Schools 54
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Residents

307k Population +2.9k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age
42% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
55% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian7%
Black12%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate23%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree20%

Households

Family household55%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$66k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector58%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation6%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$222k Median Home Value +$20k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$894 Median Monthly Rent +$181 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached50%
Multiple units16%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier30%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas68%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Albany County

United States45
New York39

Property Crime in Albany County

United States48
New York28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (60%)(33%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton59%
Donald Trump34%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 3 15
Feb 24 2 12
Mar 32 3 10
Apr 45 3 3
May 55 4 0
Jun 64 4 0
Jul 69 4 0
Aug 67 4 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 48 4 1
Nov 38 3 3
Dec 27 3 14

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Albany County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding51
Tornado7
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Albany County, NY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Albany County, NY

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Albany Jcc
9 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Albany County, NY

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Excelsior College
10 miles, NE
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SUNY at Albany
10 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Albany County, NY

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St Peter's Hospital
10 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Albany County, NY

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