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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
KID Cafe
Coffee Shop
The French Press Cafe & Creperie
Coffee Shop
Mug Shots
Coffee Shop
Museum Cafe
Coffee Shop
Portelli's Joe N Dough
Coffee Shop
Cafe One Eleven
Coffee Shop
Iron Gate Cafe
Coffee Shop
The French Press Cafe & Creperie
Coffee Shop
Lucille’s Café
Coffee Shop
The Daily Grind
Coffee Shop
Stacks Espresso Bar
Coffee Shop
Mr. B's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cider Belly
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Capitol Melts
Coffee Shop
Stagecoach Coffee
Coffee Shop
Prime at the Plaza Cafe
Coffee Shop
PG's Cafe
Coffee Shop
B-Rad's Express
Coffee Shop
Stacks Espresso Bar
Coffee Shop
Illium Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Daily Grind
Coffee Shop
Brubacher Café
Coffee Shop
Healthy on Lark
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) C-
Olympic Lanes
Bowling Alley
Philip Schuyler Grave
Attraction
Corning Plot
Attraction
Erastus Dow Palmer Grave
Attraction
Daniel Manning Grave
Attraction
John Van Buren Grave
Attraction
William Paterson Grave
Attraction
Stephen Van Rensselaer Grave
Attraction
President Chester Arthur Grave
Attraction
William Learned Marcy Grave
Attraction
Children's Museum of Science and Technology
Museum
Defreest House
Museum
Burden Iron Works Museum
Museum
Huck Finn's Playland
Theme Park
Contemporary Artists Center at Woodside
Theatre Arts
The UHY Center
Stadium
Watervliet Arsenal Museum
Museum
Maureen Stapleton Theatre
Theatre Arts
Key Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Joseph L Bruno Stadium
Stadium
Beaudoin Theatre
Theatre Arts
Underground Railroad Education Center
Museum
Capital Repertory Theatre
Theatre Arts
Lauren and Harold Iselin Performing Arts Studio
Theatre Arts
Ten Broeck Mansion
Museum
Food and Drink (4) F
KFC
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Schanz Beverage Center
Alcohol
Ships Pub
Bar
City Line Cafe & Deli
Deli
Mr Subb
Fast Food
I Love NY Pizza
Fast Food
Genoa Importing Company
Deli
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Tri-City Discount Deli & Foods
Deli
Muddy's Tavern
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Fort Orange Brewing
Bar
Druthers
Bar
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Save More Wines and Liquors
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Arsenal City Tavern
Bar
Kennedy's Tavern
Bar
Papa John's
Fast Food
Columbkill Pub
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Capital District YMCA
Community Centre
Anatomie
Gym
Judy Torel Coaching & Training
Gym
Arbor Hill Community Center
Community Centre
Polish American Citizens Club of Albany
Community Centre
DC Stars Gymnastics Academy
Gym
The Pilates Principle
Gym
Radiance Hot Yoga
Gym
Girls Inc. Greater Capital Region
Community Centre
Italian Community Center
Community Centre
Fitness Together
Gym
YWCA of Troy
Community Centre
Mt.Ida Preservation Hall
Community Centre
Pride Center of the Capital Region
Community Centre
Troy Boys and Girls Club
Community Centre
Retro Fitness
Gym
Vent Fitness
Gym
The Revolution
Gym
Grand Street Community Arts
Community Centre
Boys & Girls Club of Albany
Community Centre
Troy Masonic Community Center
Community Centre
Mueller Center
Gym
Lincoln Park Youth Fitness Facility
Gym
Trinity Alliance Capital South Campus Center
Community Centre
The Strength Studio
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Market 32
Grocery Store
Schuyler Bakery
Bakery
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Honest Weight Food Co-op
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Breakthrough African Market
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Troy Pork Store
Butcher
Shop Rite
Grocery Store
Save-a-Lot Food Stores
Grocery Store
Lark Street Natual Foods
Health Food
Nino's Bakery
Bakery
The Cookie Factory
Bakery
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
The Placid Baker
Bakery
South End Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Asian Food Market
Grocery Store
Baking You Crazy
Bakery
Market 32 - Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Offshore Pier Restaurant & Fish Market
Seafood
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Capital Q Smokehouse
Butcher
Bella Napoli Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Parks (9) A+
Ganser Smith Memorial Park
Park
Polk Switzer Park
Park
Mohawk Hudson River Bike Trail Park
Park
South Menands Pocket Park
Park
Hutton Street Park
Park
Schuyler Flatts Cultural Park
Park
Sacred Heart Park
Park
Hackett Park
Park
Pershing Green Memorial Park
Park
Mullens Park
Park
Loudon Green Park
Park
Alleghany Park
Park
Small Neighborhood Playground
Playground
7th Street Park
Park
Shaker Park
Park
South Troy Swimming Pool
Park
Colonie Park
Park
Hilton Industrial Park
Park
Taras Shevchenko Place
Park
Arbor Hill Park
Park
Arbor Hill Park
Park
Lark Park
Park
Madison Street Pier
Park
Lark Park
Park
Wilkie Playground
Park
Shops (5) F
Mobil
Convenience Store
Rite Aid
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Stewart's
Convenience Store
Gulf
Convenience Store
Michelle's Beauty Boutique
Hairdresser
Broadway Valuemart
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Stewart's Shops
Convenience Store
Stewart's Shops
Convenience Store
Ando Salon
Hairdresser
Magic Nails
Beauty
Ocean State Job Lot
Discount Store
Francesco's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Venus Nail Spa
Beauty
Stewart's Shops
Convenience Store
My Little Dog & Co
Pets
True Value
Home Improvement
Huck Finn's Warehouse
Department Store
Deli & Brew
Convenience Store
Healthy Pet Center
Pets
Judy's Hair & Nail Salon
Hairdresser
Stewart's Shops
Convenience Store
Viking’s Cove Bookstore
Books
Stewart's
Convenience Store
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commute A

Of all people who commute, 2.7% take public transportation in Menands.
Public Transit Stops (5)
Stops & Stations B+
Burden Ave & Cross St
Bus Stop
Burden Ave & Cross St
Bus Stop
4th St & St. Luke's Ave
Bus Stop
222 Rt 4 & True Value
Bus Stop
Rt 4 & Wanda Ct
Bus Stop
Mill St & Erie St
Bus Stop
Hudson Valley Community College
Bus Stop
Mill St & Erie St
Bus Stop
Rt 4 & Glen Dr
Bus Stop
Hudson Valley Community College
Bus Stop
Rt 4 & Arbor Dr
Bus Stop
Rt 4 & Glenmore Rd
Bus Stop
Vandenburg Ave & Morrison Ave
Bus Stop
Rt 4 & Williams Rd
Bus Stop
Rt 4 & Winter St Ext
Bus Stop
Vandenburg Ave & Vandenburg Pl
Bus Stop
Bloomingrove Dr & Williams Rd
Bus Stop
Blooming Grove / State Hwy 136
Bus Stop
Rt 4 & Jordan Rd (Rensselaer Tech Park)
Bus Stop
4th St & Tyler St
Bus Stop
Rt 4 & Jordan Rd (Rensselaer Tech Park)
Bus Stop
Vandenburg Ave & Lark St
Bus Stop
Vandenburg Ave & Campbell Ave
Bus Stop
Rt 4 & Yonder Farms
Bus Stop
Rt 4 & Yonder Farms
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.7% F
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cost of living D-

The cost of living in Menands is 112/100 - which is 4% lower than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A-

Menands crime rates are 1,060 per 100k, which is 51% lower than New York
Property Crime
848 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
211 crimes per 100k A-
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employment B

The median income in Menands is $68,911 - which is 13% higher than New York.
Med. Household Income
$68,911 C+
Unemployment Rate
5.6% F
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health A

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Schuyler Heights Fire District
Fire Station
Samaritan Hospital Albany Memorial Campus
Hospital
The Loudonville Assisted Living Residence
Nursing Home
Saint Peter's Urgent Care
Clinic
Sunnyview Therapy Services
Clinic
Atria Shaker Assisted Living
Nursing Home
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
WellNow Urgent Care
Clinic
Defreestville Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
Rensselaer North Station
Fire Station
HVCC Public Safety Office
Police
HVCC Health Services
Clinic
Siena College Public Safety Office (Hines)
Police
Albany Fire Department Arbor Hill
Fire Station
Whitney M Young Community Health Center
Clinic
North Greenbush Police Dept.
Police
Rensselaer Fire Station Number 4
Fire Station
Deitz Family Dental
Dentist
Siena College Public Safety Office (Haas)
Police
Pan Dermatology
Doctor
Watervliet Fire Department
Fire Station
Siena College Health Services
Clinic
Albany Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Menands home prices are $247,300 - which is 14% lower than New York
Home Price
$247,300 A
Home Appreciation Rate
14% A
Home Affordability
3.6x (home price to income ratio) C+
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schools B

The Menands graduation rate is 94% - which is 15% higher than New York
School Test Scores
55% D
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (1) F
Menands School
North Albany Academy
North Albany Academy Middle School
Rensselaer County Jail
St Pius X
Loudonville School
Kipp Tech Valley Charter School
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
North Greenbush School
La Salle Institute
Edmund J O'Neal Middle School Of Excellence
Carroll Hill School
Bell Top School
Arbor Hill Elementary School
West Hill Middle School
Bet Shraga Hebrew Academy
Sheridan Preparatory Academy
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy
Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls
St Gregorys School For Boys
Blessed Sacrament School
Henry Johnson Charter School
Shaker Road Elementary School
St Anne Institute
High Schools (0) F
La Salle Institute
Watervliet Junior-Senior High School
St Anne Institute
True North Troy Preparatory Charter School
Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School
Latham Christian Academy
Shaker High School
Albany High School
La Salle School
Emma Willard School
Troy High School
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ratings B+

Menands has an overall rating of 75% from 4 reviews.
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User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes B+
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Ganser Smith Memorial Park
      Polk Switzer Park
      Mohawk Hudson River Bike Trail Park
      South Menands Pocket Park
      Hutton Street Park
      Schuyler Flatts Cultural Park
      Sacred Heart Park
      Hackett Park

      Entertainment

      Olympic Lanes
      Philip Schuyler Grave
      Corning Plot
      Erastus Dow Palmer Grave
      Daniel Manning Grave
      John Van Buren Grave
      William Paterson Grave
      Stephen Van Rensselaer Grave

      Food & Drink

      KFC
      Subway
      Dunkin'
      Burger King
      Schanz Beverage Center
      Ships Pub
      City Line Cafe & Deli
      Mr Subb

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Menands? Of all people who commute, 2.7% take public transportation in Menands.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      4% higher than the US average

      D- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Menands? The cost of living in Menands is 112/100 - which is 4% lower than New York.
      Menands
      112

      12% more expensive than average

      New York
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Menands? Menands crime rates are 1,060, which are 51% lower than New York
      Total Crime
      1,060 per 100k people

      54% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 95

      54% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      21%

      Year over year crime is up

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Menands? The median income in Menands is $68,911 which is 13% higher than New York.
      Median household income
      $68,91125% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $39,30632% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      20% higher than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Menands home prices? Menands home prices are $247,300 - which is 14% lower than New York
      Median home value
      $247,30034% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,24031% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      34%

      47% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Menands have good schools? The Menands graduation rate is 94% - which is 15% higher than New York
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      55%

      14% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Menands a good place to live? Menands has an overall rating of 75% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      4 total surveys

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