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Albany County

#5 in Best Counties to Live in New York
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • County in New York
  • 62 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C-
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A
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    Albany County is located in New York with a population of 308,580. Albany County is one of the best places to live in New York. In Albany County, most residents own their homes. In Albany County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Albany County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Albany County are highly rated.
    Population
    308,580

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $214,400
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $969
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      43%
    • Own
      57%
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    Albany County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      245.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      29.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      106.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      262.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,139.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      72.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      15%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      19%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      13%

    Working in Albany County

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $62,293
    National
    $55,322
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      Albany County Reviews

      62 reviews
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      Perfect combination between city living and rural areas. I love living in Albany! I have been living here for 6 years and plan to do so for a long time. There's just enough of everything available to you, without it being too hectic. Public transportation is available, and everything is 10 minutes away. Great college town, and an even better place to call home.
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      Albany County is a diverse area. From the beautiful architecture downtown, to the Albany Pinebush Preserve, there is something for everyone! There are many colleges and universities, as well as family friendly neighborhoods. Public transportation is easily accessible and there is always something to do!
      Albany County is rich with culture and history. It is growing rapidly with biotechnical jobs as well as health care jobs. There's tons of things to do within Albany such as music festivals, arts, concerts at old time theaters. Unique restaurants, and two hours north are the Adirondack Mountains, 3 hours south is Manhattan- everything you want is in your grasp!