Albany, NY cityscape

12209

Albany, NY

Total Population
10,427
Median Household Income
$78,858
Median Home Value
$184,100
Median Rent
$1,128

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$78,858
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$184,100
100.4% above state median
Rent
$1,128
100% above state median
Median Age
34.7 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.

High education levels with 41.2% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Young population with median age of 34.7 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.7%, below national average.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$78,858
+4.9% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
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: 2.41 people

Total Households
4,303
Family Households
35.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
41.2%
#2 Industry
Finance
26.4%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
13.0%
Total Employed Residents:2,505

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
5.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
6.3%
327 workers
Public Transit
7.3%
378 workers
Total Commuting Workers:5,182
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
96.3%
5,900 employed
Labor Force
6,180
229 unemployed
Median Age
34.7 years
Per Capita Income
$38,263
Poverty Rate
9.7%

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