Livability Score

60
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Short and Stout
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe Teria
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Uncommon Grounds
Coffee Shop
Peaches Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Nikos Café
Coffee Shop
Argo Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Regal Crossgates ScreenX & IMAX
Cinema
Apex Entertainment
Bowling Alley
Westlawn Lanes
Bowling Alley
Campus Center West Auditorium
Theatre Arts
SEFCU Arena
Stadium
Fine Arts & Art Museum
Museum
Tom & Mary Casey Stadium
Stadium
Studio Theatre
Theatre Arts
Recital Hall
Theatre Arts
Lab Theatre
Theatre Arts
Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Arena Theatre
Theatre Arts
Performing Arts Center Main Theatre
Theatre Arts
Regal Cinemas Colonie Center 13
Cinema
American Italian Heritage Museum
Museum
Town' N Country Lanes
Bowling Alley
Shaker Meeting House
Museum
Food and Drink (1) F
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Atomic Wings
Fast Food
Auntie Anne's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Cat's Meow Pub
Bar
Cone Zone
Sweets
Cone Zone
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Guilderland Wine & Liquor
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
The Wine Cellar
Alcohol
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Five Guys
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Mr Subb
Fast Food
Krause's Homemade Candy
Sweets
Burger King
Fast Food
Empire Wine
Alcohol
Lyle's Hoagies
Fast Food
Smith's Wines & Liquors
Alcohol
Domino's
Fast Food
Bruegger's Bagels
Fast Food
Fitness (2) B
Italian American Community Center
Community Centre
Polish American Community Center
Community Centre
Ace Gymnastics
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
The Court Club
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Ryan's Farmers Market
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Kim's Asian Market
Grocery Store
Deli Warehouse
Butcher
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
India Bazaar
Grocery Store
Honey Baked Ham
Butcher
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Asian Supermarket
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Coccadott's Cake Shop
Bakery
Asian Food Market
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Parks (2) F
Billy Beez
Playground
Six Mile Waterworks Park
Park
Albany Pine Bush Preserve
Park
Cook Park
Park
Cook Park
Park
McKownville Park
Park
Schuetzen Park
Park
Palma Park
Park
California Pocket Park
Park
Nott Road Park
Park
Michael J. Anson Memorial Park
Park
W.A. Harriman Memorial Park
Park
Maywood Pocket Park
Park
NYSDTF Welcome Park
Park
Sunset Park
Park
The Crossings of Colonie
Park
DiCaprio Park
Park
Rosemont Park
Park
Rosemont Park Playground
Playground
Westland Hills Park
Park
West Albany Pocket Park
Park
West Albany Pocket Park
Park
Buckingham Lake Park
Park
Shops (7) C+
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
At Home
Houseware
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
Discount Store
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Tuesday Morning
Houseware
Macy's
Department Store
Stewart's
Convenience Store
PetSmart
Pets
Chroma Salon and Spa
Beauty
Carhartt
Clothing
Cumberland Farms
Convenience Store
Robinson's Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Best Buy
Electronics
The Children's Place
Clothing
Crossgates Mall
Mall
Ania Hair Studio & Spa
Beauty
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Toys
Stewart's Shops
Convenience Store
Famous Footwear
Shoes
Perfect 10
Clothing
Victoria's Secret
Clothing
H&M
Clothing
Apple Store
Electronics
Mobil
Convenience Store
Burlington
Department Store
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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 F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Dunes.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Village Center (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Village Center (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Colonie (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Colonie (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
New Karner (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
New Karner (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Hillcrest Avenue
Bus Stop
West Mall (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
West Mall (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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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 Dunes is 105/100 - which is 10% 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

Dunes crime rates are 3,713 per 100k, which is 73% higher than New York
Property Crime
2,980 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
733 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 A+

The median income in Dunes is $76,500 - which is 26% higher than New York.
Med. Household Income
$76,500 B+
Unemployment Rate
0.4% A+
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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 not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Albany Med Health System
Clinic
West Pinebush Police Station
Police
West Pinebush Fire Station
Fire Station
Westmere Fire Department
Fire Station
Vaccinate New York
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Affordable Dentures
Dentist
Colonie Fire Department
Fire Station
Student Health Services
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
McKownville Fire Department
Fire Station
Fuller Road Fire Department
Fire Station
Guilderland Fire Department
Fire Station
NYS Trooper Barracks
Police
Kids & Family Dental
Dentist
University Police Department
Police
Midway Fire Department
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Bone and Joint Center
Clinic
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+

Dunes home prices are $175,300 - which is 39% lower than New York
Home Price
$175,300 B-
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
2.3x (home price to income ratio) A+
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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 D

The Dunes graduation rate is 91% - which is 11% higher than New York
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (0) F
Westmere Elementary School
Farnsworth Middle School
Guilderland Elementary School
Forest Park Elementary School
Saddlewood Elementary School
Roessleville School
Our Savior'S Lutheran School
Eagle Point Elementary School
Sand Creek Middle School
Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga Boces
Lisha Kill Middle School
Christian Brothers Academy
Montessori Magnet School
Veeder Elementary School
Mater Christi School
High Schools (0) F
Tech Valley High School
Colonie Central High School
Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga Boces
Christian Brothers Academy
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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+)

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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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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Dunes? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Billy Beez
      Six Mile Waterworks Park
      Albany Pine Bush Preserve
      Cook Park
      Cook Park
      McKownville Park
      Schuetzen Park
      Palma Park

      Entertainment

      Regal Crossgates ScreenX & IMAX
      Apex Entertainment
      Westlawn Lanes
      Campus Center West Auditorium
      SEFCU Arena
      Fine Arts & Art Museum
      Tom & Mary Casey Stadium
      Studio Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Panera Bread
      Atomic Wings
      Auntie Anne's
      Burger King
      Cat's Meow Pub
      Cone Zone
      Cone Zone
      Dunkin'

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Dunes? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Dunes.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      22% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      28% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      6% lower than the US average

      C- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Dunes? The cost of living in Dunes is 105/100 - which is 10% lower than New York.
      Dunes
      105

      5% more expensive than average

      Albany
      103

      3% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Dunes? Dunes crime rates are 3,713, which are 73% higher than New York
      Total Crime
      3,713 per 100k people

      60% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 27

      60% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      29%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Dunes? The median income in Dunes is $76,500 which is 26% higher than New York.
      Median household income
      $76,50038% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $47,03958% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      0%

      91% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Dunes 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 Dunes home prices? Dunes home prices are $175,300 - which is 39% lower than New York
      Median home value
      $175,3005% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,35242% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      67%

      5% higher than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Dunes have good schools? The Dunes graduation rate is 91% - which is 11% higher than New York
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Dunes a good place to live? Dunes has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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