Livability Score

73
/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 (0) C-
Emacks and Bolio's
Coffee Shop
Bonobo cafe
Coffee Shop
Steuben Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
Hamilton Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
Fresh N' Pressed
Coffee Shop
B-Rad's Express
Coffee Shop
3 Fish Cafe
Coffee Shop
Prime at the Plaza Cafe
Coffee Shop
PG's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Healthy on Lark
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Capitol Melts
Coffee Shop
Stagecoach Coffee
Coffee Shop
Concourse Cafe
Coffee Shop
Stacks Espresso Bar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mr. B's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cider Belly
Coffee Shop
Choices Cafe
Coffee Shop
Hazel’s Café
Coffee Shop
Stacks Espresso Bar
Coffee Shop
The French Press Cafe & Creperie
Coffee Shop
Cafe One Eleven
Coffee Shop
The Daily Grind
Coffee Shop
Museum Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) A+
Albany Civic Theater
Theatre Arts
Historic Cherry Hill
Museum
Schuyler Mansion Museum
Museum
Spectrum 8 Theatres
Cinema
New York State Executive Mansion Tour
Attraction
New York State Museum Carousel
Attraction
New York State Museum, Library, and Archives
Museum
Empire State Plaza Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Dutch Apple Cruises
Attraction
Fort Crailo
Museum
Destroyer Escort Historical Museum
Museum
USS Slater
Attraction
Empire State Plaza
Attraction
Kitty Carlisle Hart Theatre
Theatre Arts
MVP Arena
Stadium
The Egg Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Lewis A. Swyer Theatre
Theatre Arts
Albany Firefighters Museum
Museum
Savannah's
Nightclub
New York State Capitol Tour
Attraction
The Throop Museum
Museum
Little Gallery
Art Gallery
Albany Center Gallery
Art Gallery
Alacrity Frame Workshop and Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Opalka Gallery
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (0) A-
Andy's Italian Imports
Deli
Elbo Room
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Delaware Supply
Bar
Cardona's Market
Deli
McDonald's
Fast Food
Ye Olde Sports Bar
Bar
Diana's Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
The Excelsior Pub
Bar
The Bull and Bee Taproom & Meadery
Bar
Palais Royale Grill
Bar
Mr Subb
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
PBD Kitchen
Fast Food
Au Bon Pain
Fast Food
Honest Weight
Fast Food
Bombers Burritos
Fast Food
Auntie Anne's
Fast Food
Kuma Ani
Fast Food
Susies Pub
Bar
Logan's Deli and Market
Fast Food
Logan's Deli and Market
Deli
Lams Kitchen
Fast Food
Lionheart Pub
Bar
Pizzeria Sapienza
Fast Food
Fitness (0) B
Trinity Alliance Capital South Campus Center
Community Centre
Lincoln Park Youth Fitness Facility
Gym
Grand Street Community Arts
Community Centre
Retro Fitness
Gym
Boys & Girls Club of Albany
Community Centre
Pride Center of the Capital Region
Community Centre
Girls Inc. Greater Capital Region
Community Centre
Arbor Hill Community Center
Community Centre
Albany Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
Albany Jewish Community Center Fitness Center
Gym
Polish American Citizens Club of Albany
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Capital District YMCA
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Prinzos Bakery
Bakery
South End Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Market 32 - Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Old School Bakery & Deli
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Lark Street Natual Foods
Health Food
Baking You Crazy
Bakery
Capital Q Smokehouse
Butcher
Breakthrough African Market
Grocery Store
Market 32
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Bruegger's Bagel Bakery
Bakery
Pearl's Bagels & Bakery
Bakery
Save-a-Lot Food Stores
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Nino's Bakery
Bakery
Shop Rite
Grocery Store
Honest Weight Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Asian Food Market
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (2) A+
Krank Park
Park
Krank Park
Park
Hummel Street Park
Park
Hoffman Park
Park
Elizabeth Street Park
Park
McKown Park
Park
McKown Park
Park
Hoffman Park
Park
Prentice Homes Playground
Park
Catherine Street Urban Meadow
Park
Mount Hope Playground
Park
Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
Park
Lincoln Holmes Playground
Playground
Lincoln Park
Park
Lincoln Park
Park
Giffen Elementary Playground
Park
Island Creek Waterfront Park
Park
Philip Street Park
Park
Bleecker Park
Park
Crailo State Historic Site
Park
Dana Park
Park
Hudson–Jay Park
Park
Morris Street Park
Park
Liberty Park
Park
Coyne Field
Park
Shops (0) A-
Kwik Stop
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Stewart's
Convenience Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
Exit 23 Mart
Convenience Store
Chris Deli & Grocery
Convenience Store
Young, Fresh & Fly, Inc.
Clothing
Madison Mart
Convenience Store
Hoda Food & Grocery
Convenience Store
Stella Del Mare
Convenience Store
Delaware News
Convenience Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Stewart's
Convenience Store
Townsend & Company Hair Salon & Spa
Hairdresser
Enve Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Empire News
Convenience Store
Patsy's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Perfect Cut
Hairdresser
Sage College of Albany Bookstore
Books
The Down Tube
Bicycle
Empire State Plaza Visitor Center & Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Olive & June Floral Company
Florist
Capital Book Store
Books
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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, 24.8% take public transportation in Second Avenue.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations A+
NY State Museum
Bus Stop
Madison Ave & Empire State Plaza
Bus Stop
Madison Ave & S. Swan St
Bus Stop
84 Holland Ave
Bus Stop
Core 1
Bus Stop
Empire State Plaza
Bus Stop
Albany Bus Terminal (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Albany Bus Terminal (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Greyhound/Trailways Bus Terminal
Bus Station
State St & Eagle St
Bus Stop
State St & S. Pearl St - S. Pearl Station
Bus Stop
Broadway (Bus Plus)
Bus Stop
Broadway (Bus Plus)
Bus Stop
State St & Lodge St - S. Pearl Station
Bus Stop
Lodge St & State St - Hilton
Bus Stop
Lodge St & State St - Hilton
Bus Stop
State St & Eagle St
Bus Stop
Broadway & State St
Bus Stop
Washington Ave & Hawk St - Capitol/Hawk Station
Bus Stop
Washington Ave & Hawk St - Capitol/Hawk Station
Bus Stop
S. Swan St & Washington Ave
Bus Stop
Washington Ave & S. Swan St
Bus Stop
Washington Ave & S. Swan St
Bus Stop
Broadway & Pine St
Bus Stop
Washington Ave & Dove St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
24.8% 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 A-

The cost of living in Second Avenue is 95/100 - which is 19% lower than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B
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

Second Avenue crime rates are 9,910 per 100k, which is 361% higher than New York
Property Crime
4,969 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
4,941 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 Second Avenue is $52,212 - which is 14% lower than New York.
Med. Household Income
$52,212 F
Unemployment Rate
4.6% F
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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 (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Addictions Care Center of Albany
Clinic
Lincoln Pharmacy
Pharmacy
South End Fire Department
Fire Station
Albany Police Division Number 2
Police
Albany FD Engine 9
Fire Station
Albany County Health Center
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Albany Medical Center South Clinical Campus
Clinic
Empire State Plaza New York State Police
Police
Samuel S. Stratton Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Hospital
Rensselaer Police Department
Police
Emblem Health Family Dental
Dentist
Rensselaer Engine Company Number 1
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Albany Medical Center
Hospital
Sage College of Albany Public Safety
Police
Capital District Psychiatric Center
Hospital
Albany Dental Pros
Dentist
Albany Engine Company Number 1
Fire Station
Sheehy Opticians
Doctor
Mohawk Ambulance
Ambulance Station
Rensselaer Fire Station Number 2
Fire Station
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+

Second Avenue home prices are $124,850 - which is 56% lower than New York
Home Price
$124,850 F
Home Appreciation Rate
24% A+
Home Affordability
2.4x (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 A+

The Second Avenue graduation rate is 81% - which is 1% lower than New York
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
81% D+
Elementary Schools (1) A
Albany Community Charter School
Delaware Community School
Giffen Memorial Elementary School
Thomas S O'Brien Academy Of Science & Technology
Doane Stuart School
The Free School
William S Hackett Middle School
Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center
Albany Academies
Albany School Of Humanities
Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School
Arbor Hill Elementary School
Sheridan Preparatory Academy
New Scotland Elementary School
Edmund J O'Neal Middle School Of Excellence
Maimonides Hebrew Day School
Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys
West Hill Middle School
La Salle School
Mt Moriah Academy
Albany Jcc
St Catherine'S Ctr For Children R & E May School
Kipp Tech Valley Charter School
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy
High Schools (0) A+
Bishop Maginn High School
Green Tech High Charter School
Doane Stuart School
Albany Leadership Charter High School For Girls
Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center
Albany Academies
Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School
Maimonides Hebrew Day School
La Salle School
Albany High School
Mt Moriah Academy
St Anne Institute
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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 F

Second Avenue has an overall rating of 40% from 1 reviews.
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From AreaVibes F
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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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Second Avenue Area Facts

  • Second Avenue has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Second Avenue crime rates are 110% higher than the Albany average
  • Cost of living in Second Avenue is 7% lower than the Albany average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Krank Park
      Krank Park
      Hummel Street Park
      Hoffman Park
      Elizabeth Street Park
      McKown Park
      McKown Park
      Hoffman Park

      Entertainment

      Albany Civic Theater
      Historic Cherry Hill
      Schuyler Mansion Museum
      Spectrum 8 Theatres
      New York State Executive Mansion Tour
      New York State Museum Carousel
      New York State Museum, Library, and Archives
      Empire State Plaza Amphitheater

      Food & Drink

      Andy's Italian Imports
      Elbo Room
      Dunkin'
      Delaware Supply
      Cardona's Market
      McDonald's
      Ye Olde Sports Bar
      Diana's Wine & Spirits

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Second Avenue? Of all people who commute, 24.8% take public transportation in Second Avenue.
      Drive to Work
      49%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      25%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      9%

      3% higher than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Second Avenue? The cost of living in Second Avenue is 95/100 - which is 19% lower than New York.
      Second Avenue
      95

      5% less 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 Second Avenue? Second Avenue crime rates are 9,910, which are 361% higher than New York
      Total Crime
      9,910 per 100k people

      326% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 11

      326% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      29%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Second Avenue? The median income in Second Avenue is $52,212 which is 14% lower than New York.
      Median household income
      $52,2126% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $28,6474% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Second 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

      A+ Housing

      What are Second Avenue home prices? Second Avenue home prices are $124,850 - which is 56% lower than New York
      Median home value
      $124,85032% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9551% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      43%

      32% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Second Avenue have good schools? The Second Avenue graduation rate is 81% - which is 1% lower than New York
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      2% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Second Avenue a good place to live? Second Avenue has an overall rating of 40% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      40%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      40%

      1 total surveys

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