Albany County, NY
Living in Albany County
Bikeability58
Walkability64
Commute78
Public Transit61
Affordability54
Public Safety56
Airports30
Hospitals13
Colleges93
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools54
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
307kPopulation+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
$66kMedian 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
$222kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$894Median 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
Helderberg Christian School
5 miles, W
The Bethlehem Childrens School
5 miles, NE
St Thomas the Apostle School
8 miles, E
Albany Jcc
9 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Albany County, NY
Excelsior College
10 miles, NE
SUNY at Albany
10 miles, NE
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
11 miles, NE
The College of Saint Rose
11 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Albany County, NY
St Peter's Hospital
10 miles, NE
Capital District Psych Center
11 miles, NE
Albany Medical Center Hospital
11 miles, NE
Albany Memorial Hospital
13 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Albany County, NY
Albany International Airport
14 miles, NE
New York Stewart International Airport
75 miles, S
Bradley International Airport
80 miles, SE
Greater Binghamton Airport-Edwin A Link Field
106 miles, W