Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metro Area, NY
Living in the Albany Metro Area
Bikeability44
Walkability51
Commute65
Public Transit50
Affordability53
Public Safety67
Airports31
Hospitals14
Colleges91
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools56
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
881kPopulation+15k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
37%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black7%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate26%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree17%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$71kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty
25 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector62%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$214kMedian Home Value+$24k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$873Median Monthly Rent+$193 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units13%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier28%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K6%
$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%
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene14%
LP gas6%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas60%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Albany Metro Area
United States45
New York39
Property Crime in the Albany Metro Area
United States48
New York28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 3 | 20 |
| Feb | 24 | 2 | 14 |
| Mar | 33 | 3 | 13 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov | 39 | 3 | 4 |
| Dec | 27 | 3 | 16 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Albany Metro Area
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding53
Tornado7
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metro Area, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metro Area, NY
Crossroads Center for Children
2 miles, W
Brown School
2 miles, E
St Kateri Parish School
3 miles, E
Our World Montessori
3 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metro Area, NY
Union College
2 miles, N
Excelsior College
7 miles, SE
SUNY at Albany
9 miles, SE
Siena College
11 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metro Area, NY
Ellis Hospital
3 miles, NE
Sunnyview Hospital and Rehabilitation Center
3 miles, NE
St Peter's Hospital
11 miles, SE
Capital District Psych Center
13 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metro Area, NY
Albany International Airport
8 miles, E
Bradley International Airport
87 miles, SE
New York Stewart International Airport
89 miles, S
Worcester Regional Airport
111 miles, E