Living in Albany, NY

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2020-12-30

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Population

97,478

Unemployment

7.0%

Poverty

22.9%

Median Home

$179,100

Median Income

$45,825

Median Rent

$969

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Jobs

5/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

9.5

Education

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Albany, NY Crime Report

3,655
Total Crimes

3,759.5
Total Crimes / 100k People

51.79%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Albany / 100k People	New York / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	3,655	3,759.5	1,731.9	2,476.7

Violent Crime	736	757.0	358.6	366.7
Murder	4	4.1	2.9	5.0
Robbery	189	194.4	92.9	81.6
Aggravated Assault	483	496.8	229.0	250.2
Property Crime	2,919	3,002.4	1,373.3	2,109.9
Burglary	445	457.7	141.9	340.5
Larceny	2,315	2,381.2	1,166.1	1,549.5
Car Theft	159	163.5	65.3	219.9

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Albany, NY Cost Of Living

102
Albany's Overall Cost Of Living

1.0x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Albany	New York	National Average
Overall	102	117	100

Services	106	108	100
Groceries	115	108	100
Health	102	101	100
Housing	93	145	100
Transportation	100	102	100
Utilities	100	97	100

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Rankings for Albany in New York

Ranks #7 in Most Dangerous Places In New York

Ranks #25 in Worst Places To Live In New York State

Ranks #100 in Cheapest Places To Live In New York

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Population over time in Albany

Year	Population	% Change
2019	97,478	-0.4%
2018	97,889	-0.6%
2017	98,498	0.1%
2016	98,425	-0.0%
2015	98,468	0.2%
2014	98,287	0.1%
2013	98,142	0.3%
2012	97,892	0.0%
2011	97,879	-0.1%
2010	97,951	-

Race / Ethnicity in Albany

White

50.3% (49,073)

African American

26.9% (26,239)

American Indian

0.1% (82)

Asian

6.9% (6,701)

Hawaiian

0.0% (11)

Other

0.5% (468)

Two Or More

5.2% (5,099)

Hispanic

10.1% (9,805)

Race	Albany	NY	USA
White	50.3%	55.6%	60.7%
African American	26.9%	14.3%	12.3%
American Indian	0.1%	0.2%	0.7%
Asian	6.9%	8.3%	5.5%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.5%	0.5%	0.2%
Two Or More	5.2%	2.0%	2.4%
Hispanic	10.1%	19.0%	18.0%

Gender in Albany

Female

53.1% (51,769)

Male

46.9% (45,708)

Gender	Albany	NY	USA
Female	53.1%	51.5%	50.8%
Male	46.9%	48.5%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Albany for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

3.0% (2,924)

9-12th Grade

8.0% (7,798)

High School / GED

23.0% (22,419)

Some College

16.0% (15,596)

Associate's Degree

9.0% (8,773)

Bachelor's Degree

20.0% (19,495)

Master's Degree

14.0% (13,646)

Professional Degree

4.0% (3,899)

Doctorate Degree

3.0% (2,924)

Education	Albany	NY	USA
< 9th Grade	3.0%	4.0%	6.0%
9-12th Grade	8.0%	7.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	23.0%	26.0%	27.0%
Some College	16.0%	16.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	9.0%	9.0%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	20.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	14.0%	12.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	4.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	3.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Albany, New York

Less than $10,000

10.2% (991,910)

$10,000 to $14,999

6.9% (675,765)

$15,000 to $24,999

12.3% (1,197,002)

$25,000 to $34,999

11.3% (1,101,072)

$35,000 to $49,999

12.6% (1,230,082)

$50,000 to $74,999

15.5% (1,509,130)

$75,000 to $99,999

11.0% (1,071,301)

$100,000 to $149,999

11.2% (1,096,346)

$150,000 to $199,999

4.6% (444,209)

$200,000 or more

4.4% (430,977)

Income	Albany	NY	USA
Less than $10,000	10.2%	6.6%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	6.9%	4.8%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	12.3%	8.5%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	11.3%	7.9%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	12.6%	10.6%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	15.5%	15.2%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	11.0%	12.0%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	11.2%	15.7%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	4.6%	8.1%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	4.4%	10.7%	7.7%

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