Albany, New York
Mid-size New York city with community character
WhereAtHome Score
70.2
C-out of 100
Overview
Albany is a New York city with a population of approximately 101K, part of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $335,126. Median household income is $54,736.
Key Highlights
- Population of approximately 101K (2023 Census estimate)
- Median home value of $335,126 (Zillow ZHVI)
- Median household income of $54,736 (Census ACS)
- Average commute time of 19.3 minutes
- Part of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area
Key Metrics
2024 Presidential Election
Albany County (county-level results)
Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more
Score Breakdown
6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.
Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)
How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)
Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)
Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)
Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)
Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)
Location
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Start ComparisonLast Updated: 2026-07-01
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.
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