Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (35) A+
Entertainment (54) A+
Food and Drink (139) A+
Fitness (14) A+
Groceries (18) B
Parks (191) A+
Shops (109) A+
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Second Avenue (A+)

2. Lancaster (A+)

3. New Scotland (A+)

4. Delaware Avenue (A+)

5. Helderberg (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 13.6% take public transportation in Albany.
Public Transit Stops (100)
Stops & Stations A+
Workers Taking Public Transit
13.6% A-
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Buckingham Lake-Crestwood (A+)

2. Whitehall (C+)

3. Normanskill (F)

4. Arbor Hill (A+)

5. Bishop's Gate (A+)

cost of living C

The cost of living in Albany is 103/100 - which is 12% lower than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. South End (A+)

2. Mansion Area (A)

3. Arbor Hill (A-)

4. Second Avenue (A-)

5. West Hill (A-)

crime F

Albany crime rates are 4,711 per 100k, which is 119% higher than New York
Property Crime
3,782 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
930 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Buckingham Lake-Crestwood (A)

2. Campus Area-University District (A)

3. Melrose (D-)

4. Delaware Avenue (D-)

5. North Albany-Shaker Park (F)

employment C-

The median income in Albany is $48,512 - which is 20% lower than New York.
Med. Household Income
$48,512 F
Unemployment Rate
4.3% D-
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Helderberg (A+)

2. Whitehall (A+)

3. Melrose (A+)

4. New Scotland (A+)

5. Dunes (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (51)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. North Albany-Shaker Park (A+)

2. Normanskill (A)

3. Arbor Hill (A+)

4. Bishop's Gate (A+)

5. Buckingham Lake-Crestwood (A+)

housing A

Albany home prices are $186,800 - which is 35% lower than New York
Home Price
$186,800 B
Home Appreciation Rate
8% B+
Home Affordability
3.9x (home price to income ratio) C-
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Whitehall (A+)

2. Dunes (A+)

3. Second Avenue (A+)

4. Bishop's Gate (A+)

5. Helderberg (A+)

schools C

The Albany graduation rate is 86% - which is 5% higher than New York
School Test Scores
42% F
High School Grad. Rates
86% B-
Elementary Schools (44) A+
High Schools (13) F
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Park South (A+)

2. Upper Washington Avenue (A+)

3. Center Square (A+)

4. Pine Hills (A+)

5. Second Avenue (A+)

ratings D+

Albany has an overall rating of 58% from 12 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes D+
User Surveys (9)
From AreaVibes C-
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. New Scotland (A+)

2. Normanskill (A+)

3. Upper Washington Avenue (A+)

4. Whitehall (A+)

5. Melrose (A-)

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Air Quality is Terrible Due to Rampant Geoeningeering 2 rating By eveonst ( May 15, 2018) There is rampant geoengineering going on overhead all week every week. People here are getting chronically sick because of the air pollution from geoengineering. Our gardens were all dying last year in mid-summer. Everyone has migraines, chronic sinus problems, chronic tinnitus a ...Read More nd vertigo -- recurring over and over. The air is so filled with toxins due to this program that it often smells stuffy and like chemicals. The sky is never blue - not even on a blue sky day. There is a dry white haze every afternoon. They are trashing this place. I would not move here unless you want an asthma inhaler. Read Less
Come here if you like to inhale geoengineering chemicals. 2 rating By auspicious ( Apr 21, 2018) In the city of Albany, the sky is never blue. There is not a lot of heavy industry, and yet the air is filled with a strange smog that returns daily and blankets the area. ...Read More Read Less
Albany, NY - A Pleasant Surprise 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 20, 2010) Although Albany is the official capital of the state of New York, I've never really felt the influence of this remote upstate city. I live in New York City, and for me Manhattan has always been the unofficial capital of the state. In the summer of 2005, I've finally made my first ...Read More trip to Albany. The ride from NYC to Albany along Interstate 87 took about 2 and a half hours.

It wasn't my curiosity that brought me to this city, but rather the city's reputation of great higher education. Many of my high school classmates considered attending University At Albany - SUNY and Excelsior College, and so did I. I decided to tour the campus of SUNY Albany, which was the less expensive choice. Affordable tuition is what attracted more than 18,000 students to this school. I was quite impressed by the University's modern campus that features multiple science and research facilities such as the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering.

The SUNY Albany campus is located only a few miles from the downtown Albany area. I drove along Washington Avenue straight into the heart of the city, and stopped by Washington Park, one of Albany's finest attractions, with green areas that is full of interesting monuments and sculptures. I then left the park and walked a few blocks to explore The Empire State Plaza, which is a government building complex that dominates Albany's skyline with its white modern towers. Of course, there is much more to the city of Albany and a single page isn't enough to describe it all. Read Less
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Albany, NY - A Pleasant Surprise 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 20, 2010) Although Albany is the official capital of the state of New York, I've never really felt the influence of this remote upstate city. I live in New York City, and for me Manhattan has always been the unofficial capital of the state. In the summer of 2005, I've finally made my first ...Read More trip to Albany. The ride from NYC to Albany along Interstate 87 took about 2 and a half hours.

It wasn't my curiosity that brought me to this city, but rather the city's reputation of great higher education. Many of my high school classmates considered attending University At Albany - SUNY and Excelsior College, and so did I. I decided to tour the campus of SUNY Albany, which was the less expensive choice. Affordable tuition is what attracted more than 18,000 students to this school. I was quite impressed by the University's modern campus that features multiple science and research facilities such as the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering.

The SUNY Albany campus is located only a few miles from the downtown Albany area. I drove along Washington Avenue straight into the heart of the city, and stopped by Washington Park, one of Albany's finest attractions, with green areas that is full of interesting monuments and sculptures. I then left the park and walked a few blocks to explore The Empire State Plaza, which is a government building complex that dominates Albany's skyline with its white modern towers. Of course, there is much more to the city of Albany and a single page isn't enough to describe it all. Read Less

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Albany? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      LaFayette Park
      East Capital Park
      Academy Park
      Corning Park
      West Capitol Park
      Ten Eyck Plaza
      Sheridan Park
      Jim DiNapoli Park

      Entertainment

      New York State Capitol Tour
      Lewis A. Swyer Theatre
      The Egg Performing Arts Center
      Kitty Carlisle Hart Theatre
      Empire State Plaza
      Savannah's
      MVP Arena
      Albany Institute of History and Art

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      Public House 42
      Sessions Lounge
      Dunkin'
      Logan's Deli and Market
      Logan's Deli and Market
      City Beer Hall
      Speakeasy 518

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Albany? Of all people who commute, 13.6% take public transportation in Albany.
      Drive to Work
      58%

      19% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      14%

      9% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      10%

      8% higher than the US average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Albany? The cost of living in Albany is 103/100 - which is 12% lower than New York.
      Albany
      103

      3% more expensive than average

      New York
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Albany? Albany crime rates are 4,711, which are 119% higher than New York
      Total Crime
      4,711 per 100k people

      103% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 22

      103% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      29%

      Year over year crime is up

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Albany? The median income in Albany is $48,512 which is 20% lower than New York.
      Median household income
      $48,51212% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,6641% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      7% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Albany a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Samuel S. Stratton Veterans Affairs Medical Center
      Capital District Psychiatric Center
      Saint Peter's Hospital
      Albany Medical Center
      Samaritan Hospital Albany Memorial Campus

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Lincoln Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Sheehy Opticians

      A Housing

      What are Albany home prices? Albany home prices are $186,800 - which is 35% lower than New York
      Median home value
      $186,8001% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9925% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      37%

      42% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Albany have good schools? The Albany graduation rate is 86% - which is 5% higher than New York
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      42%

      12% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is Albany a good place to live? Albany has an overall rating of 58% from 12 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      58%

      12 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      57%

      3 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      62%

      9 total surveys

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