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Explore the life in Albany based on crime, public schools, cost of living, real estate, housing, properties, job opportunities, and local amenities data and Statistics.

1. Overview - Life In Albany
2. Pros and Cons of Living In Albany
3. Crime In Albany
4. Cost of Living In Albany
5. Gender In Albany
6. Household Income For Albany
7. Education In Albany
8. Race & Ethnicity In Albany

Albany is a city in New York state in USA with a population of 96860 residents.. The poverty rate of Albany is 22.9%, which is 64% higher than national average. The typical household in Albany earns $48512 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 9 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 51.3% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Albany, only 89% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Albany remained 6.7%, which is 43% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Albany, only 43% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 25% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Albany is 104, which is 4% higher than national average. Median home value in Albany is $186800 , which is 19% lower than national average. While median income in Albany remained $48512, which is 28% lower than national average.

Jobs60%

Housing80%

Affordability50%

Safety40%

Amenities95%

Diversity100%

Education80%

Commute90%

The overall crime rate in Albany, New York is 56% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Albany is 133% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Albany is 41% higher than national average. You have 1 in 111 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 37 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In New York	9	13	12	13	4
In USA	591	786	676	808	561

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In New York	3	6	5	4	10
In USA	202	169	144	215	561