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Albany County
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Albany County

#4 in Best Counties to Live in New York
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Housing
      B minus
    3. Nightlife
      A
    4. Good for Families
      A
    5. Diversity
      A minus
    6. Jobs
      B+
    7. Weather
      C minus
    8. Cost of Living
      C+
    9. Health & Fitness
      A+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    11. Commute
      A
    Albany County is located in New York with a population of 314,679. Albany County is one of the best places to live in New York. In Albany County, most residents own their homes. In Albany County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Albany County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Albany County are above average.
    Population
    314,679
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $235,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,113
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      43%
    • Own
      57%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      245.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      29.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      106.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      262.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,139.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      72.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      14%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      22%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      21%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Albany County

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $73,810
    National
    $69,021
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