Albany, NY cityscape

12206

Albany, NY

Total Population
14,793
Median Household Income
$33,136
Median Home Value
$118,400
Median Rent
$1,139

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$33,136
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$118,400
100.2% above state median
Rent
$1,139
100% above state median
Median Age
34.1 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Albany, NY

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Young population with median age of 34.1 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 14.7% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 40.5% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$33,136
-55.9% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-49,249,621
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.27 people

Total Households
6,394
Family Households
18.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
45.4%
#2 Industry
Finance
19.2%
#3 Industry
Professional
15.0%
Total Employed Residents:3,637

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.9%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
6.5%
392 workers
Public Transit
23.2%
1,396 workers
Total Commuting Workers:6,009
Commute Insights
Good public transit usage (23.2% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
85.3%
6,431 employed
Labor Force
7,541
1,110 unemployed
Median Age
34.1 years
Per Capita Income
$23,638
Poverty Rate
40.5%

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