Albany, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Albany, California Info Snack

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
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
2,415.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
2.96%
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
1.9x
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

Albany, CA Photos

Albany Hill From Albany Bulb
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Albany Middle School
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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

White
44.3% (8,925)
African American
2.9% (581)
American Indian
0.4% (83)
Asian
30.8% (6,204)
Hawaiian
0.2% (32)
Other
1.0% (207)
Two Or More
7.3% (1,480)
Hispanic
13.1% (2,633)
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

Female
51.6% (10,395)
Male
48.4% (9,750)
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

< 9th Grade
2.0% (402)
9-12th Grade
2.0% (402)
High School / GED
8.0% (1,611)
Some College
10.0% (2,014)
Associate's Degree
5.0% (1,007)
Bachelor's Degree
32.0% (6,446)
Master's Degree
26.0% (5,237)
Professional Degree
5.0% (1,007)
Doctorate Degree
10.0% (2,014)
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

Less than $10,000
4.8% (95,978)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.4% (27,347)
$15,000 to $24,999
3.9% (78,623)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.5% (91,508)
$35,000 to $49,999
8.1% (163,295)
$50,000 to $74,999
12.3% (248,492)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.7% (275,577)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.2% (285,306)
$150,000 to $199,999
12.9% (260,062)
$200,000 or more
24.2% (488,307)
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%

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