City Intelligence
Albany, NY
What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Albany. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.
Livability Score
Strong across most livability factors.
Population
23,128
Median Home
$243K
Median Income
$66K
Zip Codes Covered
1
With a population of 23,128, Albany is a smaller NY city. Median household income is $66K with homes valued around $243K. The city scores highest in environment (A+).
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Market Snapshot
Key housing and market metrics for Albany, NY. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.
Median Home Value
$243K
Vacancy Rate
10.0%
Owner-Occupied
45%
ZIP Code Breakdown
Area stats for ZIP codes in Albany, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.
12208
Area StatsPop: 23,128
Home Value: $243K
Albany Area Map
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Schools Near Albany
Schools in and around Albany, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.
Elementary Schools (5)
ARBOR HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
EAGLE POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GIFFEN MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NEW SCOTLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PINE HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Middle Schools (13)
ALBANY LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
ALBANY SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES
BRIGHTER CHOICE CHARTER SCHOOL FOR BOYS
BRIGHTER CHOICE CHARTER SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
HENRY JOHNSON CHARTER SCHOOL
KIPP ALBANY COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL
KIPP TECH VALLEY CHARTER SCHOOL
MONTESSORI MAGNET SCHOOL
NYS DEPT OF CORRECTIONS PLACEMENT
ROOTS ACADEMY AT WEST HILL
THOMAS S O'BRIEN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
WILLIAM S HACKETT MIDDLE SCHOOL
High Schools (2)
ALBANY HIGH SCHOOL
GREEN TECH HIGH CHARTER SCHOOL
Private Schools (19)
ACADEMY OF THE HOLY NAMES
ALBANY ACADEMIES
ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC ACADEMY
BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL
CASTLE ISLAND BILINGUAL MONTESSORI
DOANE STUART SCHOOL
HEBREW ACADEMY OF THE CAPITAL DISTRICT
LASALLE SCHOOL
LOUDONVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
MAIMONIDES HEBREW DAY SCHOOL
MATER CHRISTI SCHOOL
MT. MORIAH ACADEMY
NEIL HELLMAN SCHOOL/NORTHERN RIVERS FAMILY SERVICE
OUR SAVIOR'S CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
ST CATHERINE'S CTR FOR CHILDREN R & E MAY SCHOOL
ST GREGORYS SCHOOL
ST PIUS X SCHOOL
ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE SCHOOL
THE FREE SCHOOL
Livability Grades
How Albany stacks up across six key categories.
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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Albany and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.