Livability Score

70
/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 (6) A+
Portelli's Joe N Dough
Coffee Shop
The Daily Grind
Coffee Shop
Iron Gate Cafe
Coffee Shop
Museum Cafe
Coffee Shop
Stacks Espresso Bar
Coffee Shop
The French Press Cafe & Creperie
Coffee Shop
Healthy on Lark
Coffee Shop
Cafe One Eleven
Coffee Shop
3 Fish Cafe
Coffee Shop
Fresh N' Pressed
Coffee Shop
Hamilton Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
B-Rad's Express
Coffee Shop
Prime at the Plaza Cafe
Coffee Shop
Concourse Cafe
Coffee Shop
Choices Cafe
Coffee Shop
KID Cafe
Coffee Shop
Steuben Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Capitol Melts
Coffee Shop
Mr. B's Coffee
Coffee Shop
PG's Cafe
Coffee Shop
The French Press Cafe & Creperie
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Stagecoach Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cider Belly
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) A+
Fuze Box
Nightclub
Alacrity Frame Workshop and Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Albany Institute of History and Art
Museum
Park Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Page Hall
Theatre Arts
New York State Capitol Tour
Attraction
Underground Railroad Education Center
Museum
Empire State Plaza
Attraction
Lewis A. Swyer Theatre
Theatre Arts
The Egg Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Kitty Carlisle Hart Theatre
Theatre Arts
Empire State Plaza Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
WAMC Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Ten Broeck Mansion
Museum
New York State Museum, Library, and Archives
Museum
New York State Museum Carousel
Attraction
Palace Theatre
Theatre Arts
Capital Repertory Theatre
Theatre Arts
Lauren and Harold Iselin Performing Arts Studio
Theatre Arts
The Throop Museum
Museum
MVP Arena
Stadium
Savannah's
Nightclub
New York State Executive Mansion Tour
Attraction
Albany Center Galleries
Art Gallery
Albany Center Gallery
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (8) A+
Waterworks
Bar
Center Square Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
The Daily Grind
Deli
Capital Wine & Liquor
Alcohol
Sub Culture
Deli
Pint Sized Small Bar and Bottle Shop
Bar
Dove + Deer
Bar
Stacks Espresso Bar
Deli
Cafe Hollywood
Bar
288 Lark Wine & Tap
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
The Savoy Taproom
Bar
Lark Tavern
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Ben & Jerry's
Sweets
Oh Bar on Lark
Bar
Raw Juice and Smoothie Bar
Fast Food
Lionheart Pub
Bar
Susies Pub
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Sushi House
Fast Food
The Argus Hotel Cocktail Lounge
Bar
China House
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Palais Royale Grill
Bar
Fitness (1) A+
Girls Inc. Greater Capital Region
Community Centre
Pride Center of the Capital Region
Community Centre
Arbor Hill Community Center
Community Centre
Boys & Girls Club of Albany
Community Centre
Retro Fitness
Gym
Lincoln Park Youth Fitness Facility
Gym
Grand Street Community Arts
Community Centre
Trinity Alliance Capital South Campus Center
Community Centre
Polish American Citizens Club of Albany
Community Centre
Capital District YMCA
Community Centre
Albany Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
Albany Jewish Community Center Fitness Center
Gym
Judy Torel Coaching & Training
Gym
Groceries (1) B
Lark Street Natual Foods
Health Food
Market 32 - Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Breakthrough African Market
Grocery Store
Capital Q Smokehouse
Butcher
South End Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Save-a-Lot Food Stores
Grocery Store
Prinzos Bakery
Bakery
Market 32
Grocery Store
Baking You Crazy
Bakery
Old School Bakery & Deli
Bakery
Nino's Bakery
Bakery
Honest Weight Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Shop Rite
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Asian Food Market
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Pearl's Bagels & Bakery
Bakery
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Bruegger's Bagel Bakery
Bakery
Coccadott's Cake Shop
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Offshore Pier Restaurant & Fish Market
Seafood
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Parks (8) A+
Townsend Park
Park
McQuade Park
Park
Orange Street Playground
Park
Orange Street Playground
Park
Malcolm X Community Park
Park
Washington Park
Park
Albany Unitarian Universalist Grounds
Park
Sheridan Park
Park
Oak Street Playground
Park
Overlook Park
Park
Hudson–Jay Park
Park
Dana Park
Park
West Capitol Park
Park
Morris Street Park
Park
Henry Johnson Park
Park
North Swan Street Park
Park
LaFayette Park
Park
Wilkie Playground
Park
East Capital Park
Park
Wilkie Playground
Park
Academy Park
Park
Lark Park
Park
Lark Park
Park
Saint Joseph's Park
Park
Livingston and Lake Park
Park
Shops (7) A+
Capital Kidzwear
Clothing
Imperial Mart
Convenience Store
Seasons
Shoes
Lark Central Market
Convenience Store
Lark Street Flower Market
Florist
Sham Candy and Grocery
Convenience Store
Yamaguchie
Gift Shop
Shahbain Eli/Grocery
Convenience Store
Elissa Halloran Designs
Gift Shop
The Waldorf Tuxedo Company
Clothing
Center Square Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Salon 248
Hairdresser
Museum Shop
Gift Shop
Lark News Groceries
Convenience Store
Lark Street Mercantile
Clothing
Perfect Cut
Hairdresser
The Down Tube
Bicycle
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Empire News
Convenience Store
Enve Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Stewart's
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Lombardo's Grocery
Convenience Store
Stewart's Shops
Convenience Store
Star Market
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 25.0% take public transportation in Central Avenue.
Public Transit Stops (12)
Stops & Stations
A+
Lark/Armory (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Lark/Armory (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Washington Ave & Dove St
Bus Stop
Washington Ave & S. Swan St
Bus Stop
S. Swan St & Washington Ave
Bus Stop
Washington Ave & S. Swan St
Bus Stop
Core 1
Bus Stop
Washington Ave & Hawk St - Capitol/Hawk Station
Bus Stop
Washington Ave & Hawk St - Capitol/Hawk Station
Bus Stop
Empire State Plaza
Bus Stop
Madison Ave & S. Swan St
Bus Stop
Quail-WAMC (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Madison Ave & Empire State Plaza
Bus Stop
Quail-WAMC (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
NY State Museum
Bus Stop
State St & Eagle St
Bus Stop
State St & Eagle St
Bus Stop
Lodge St & State St - Hilton
Bus Stop
Lodge St & State St - Hilton
Bus Stop
84 Holland Ave
Bus Stop
State St & Lodge St - S. Pearl Station
Bus Stop
State St & S. Pearl St - S. Pearl Station
Bus Stop
Broadway & Orange St / Van Tromp St
Bus Stop
Broadway & Orange St
Bus Stop
Broadway & Columbia St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
25.0%
A+
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cost of living B

The cost of living in Central Avenue is 103/100 - which is 12% lower than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime F

Central Avenue crime rates are 14,446 per 100k, which is 572% higher than New York
Property Crime
13,268 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
1,178 crimes per 100k
F
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employment D-

The median income in Central Avenue is $38,301 - which is 37% lower than New York.
Med. Household Income
$38,301
F
Unemployment Rate
6.7%
F
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Albany Dental Pros
Dentist
Albany Engine Company Number 1
Fire Station
Albany Police Department
Police
Emblem Health Family Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Empire State Plaza New York State Police
Police
Samuel S. Stratton Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Hospital
Albany Medical Center
Hospital
Albany Fire Department Arbor Hill
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Capital District Psychiatric Center
Hospital
Mohawk Ambulance
Ambulance Station
Engine 7
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Whitney M Young Community Health Center
Clinic
Lincoln Pharmacy
Pharmacy
College of Saint Rose Security Headquarters
Police
Sage College of Albany Public Safety
Police
College of Saint Rose Health Services
Clinic
Albany Police Division Number 2
Police
Albany Medical Center South Clinical Campus
Clinic
Atria Shaker Assisted Living
Nursing Home
South End Fire Department
Fire Station
Albany County Health Center
Clinic
Mohawk Ambulance Service
Ambulance Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Central Avenue home prices are $183,600 - which is 36% lower than New York
Home Price
$183,600
B
Home Appreciation Rate
37%
A+
Home Affordability
4.8x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools B-

The Central Avenue graduation rate is 82% - which is 1% higher than New York
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
82%
C-
Elementary Schools (1) A+
Sheridan Preparatory Academy
Edmund J O'Neal Middle School Of Excellence
Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls
West Hill Middle School
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys
William S Hackett Middle School
Thomas S O'Brien Academy Of Science & Technology
Arbor Hill Elementary School
Kipp Tech Valley Charter School
The Free School
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy
La Salle School
Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center
Albany Community Charter School
Giffen Memorial Elementary School
St Anne Institute
St Catherine'S Ctr For Children R & E May School
Maimonides Hebrew Day School
Blessed Sacrament School
Delaware Community School
Albany Academies
New Scotland Elementary School
Pine Hills Elementary School
Henry Johnson Charter School
North Albany Academy Middle School
High Schools (0) F
Albany Leadership Charter High School For Girls
La Salle School
Albany High School
Green Tech High Charter School
Bishop Maginn High School
Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center
St Anne Institute
Maimonides Hebrew Day School
Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School
Albany Academies
Doane Stuart School
Mt Moriah Academy
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ratings F

Central Avenue has an overall rating of 48% from 1 reviews.
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Central Avenue Area Facts

  • Central Avenue has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered good
  • Central Avenue crime rates are 207% higher than the Albany average
  • Cost of living in Central Avenue is equal to the Albany average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Townsend Park
      McQuade Park
      Orange Street Playground
      Orange Street Playground
      Malcolm X Community Park
      Washington Park
      Albany Unitarian Universalist Grounds
      Sheridan Park

      Entertainment

      Fuze Box
      Alacrity Frame Workshop and Art Gallery
      Albany Institute of History and Art
      Park Playhouse
      Page Hall
      New York State Capitol Tour
      Underground Railroad Education Center
      Empire State Plaza

      Food & Drink

      Waterworks
      Center Square Wine & Spirits
      The Daily Grind
      Capital Wine & Liquor
      Sub Culture
      Pint Sized Small Bar and Bottle Shop
      Dove + Deer
      Stacks Espresso Bar

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Central Avenue? Of all people who commute, 25.0% take public transportation in Central Avenue.
      Drive to Work
      40%

      13% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      25%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      25%

      18% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Central Avenue 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