Albany, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
20,145
Unemployment
3.0%
Poverty
8.5%
Median Home
$907,700
Median Income
$103,132
Median Rent
$1,927
Albany SnackAbility
7.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
10
Affordability
4
Diversity
10
Safety
6
Amenities
9.5
Education
9
Commute
4
Albany, CA Crime Report
479
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,415.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
2.96%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Albany / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 479 | 2,415.5 | 2,581.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 29 | 146.2 | 442.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 19 | 95.8 | 113.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9 | 45.4 | 288.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 450 | 2,269.3 | 2,138.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 53 | 267.3 | 369.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 322 | 1,623.8 | 1,341.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 75 | 378.2 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
Albany, CA Cost Of Living
185
Albany's Overall Cost Of Living
Albany's Overall Cost Of Living
1.9x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Albany | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 185 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 120 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 131 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 126 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 319 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 142 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 137 | 126 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Albany in California
Map Of Albany, CA
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Population over time in Albany
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 20,145 | 2.0% |
| 2019 | 19,758 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 19,682 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 19,420 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 19,249 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 19,020 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 18,769 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 18,493 | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 18,217 | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 17,921 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Albany
| Race | Albany | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44.3% | 36.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.9% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 30.8% | 14.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 7.3% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 13.1% | 39.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Albany
| Gender | Albany | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Albany for adults over 25
| Education | Albany | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 8.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 10.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 26.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 10.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Albany, California
| Income | Albany | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.8% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.4% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.9% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.5% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.1% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.3% | 15.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.7% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.2% | 17.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.9% | 9.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 24.2% | 13.3% | 8.3% |
