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Albany, New York

city · Albany County

At a glance

100,492
Population
$234,700
Median home value (all homes)
23% below U.S. median
$335,126
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,216/mo
Median rent
10% below U.S. median
$61,986
Median household income
21% below U.S. median
20 min
Average commute
88.1%
Homes with broadband
6.6%
Locations with fiber available
7.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 103 — 3% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing5% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities12% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost24% below
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates91.3%
College graduates45.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Capitalize Albany Corporation
Capitalize Albany Corporation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves as the City of Albany’s economic development arm, facilitating development projects and implementing programs to create, retain, and attract business in Albany.
state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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