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About Albany County

Albany is a county in the Albany Metropolitan area. It has a population of 316,659 and a population density of 586, which is 84% above the national average. It has a median age of 39, which is 1 year below the Albany Metro median age and same as the national average.


Albany County has a median home value of $317,089. The average rent of $1,491 is 29% below the national average rent. The average household income in Albany County is $81,335 , which is 1% below the Metro average household income and 4% above the national average of household income.

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$317,089Median Home Value
$315,641 Albany Metro Area
$1,491Median Rent
$1,484 Albany Metro Area
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Towns of Albany County

Coeymans, NY
Albany, NY
Watervliet, NY
Ravena, NY
Colonie, NY
Rensselaerville, NY
Guilderland, NY
Bethlehem, NY
Green Island, NY
Cohoes, NY
Preston-Potter Hollow, NY
New Scotland, NY
Voorheesville, NY
Menands, NY
Westmere, NY
Berne, NY
Westerlo, NY
Altamont, NY
Knox, NY
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Demographics

Albany County's population is made up of 41% married, 43% single, 10% divorced and 6% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 37%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 29%. Homeowners make up 56% of the population in Albany County.

316,659Population
904,682 Albany Metro Area
586Population Density
  • 48% Male
  • 52% Female
39 Median Age
40 Albany Metro Area
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Employment

The Per Capita income in Albany County is $45,167. The Median Household Income is $81,335

$45,167Income Per Capita
$46,063 Albany Metro Area
$81,335Median Household Income
$82,410 Albany Metro Area
13% Poverty Rate
12% Albany Metro Area
4% Unemployment Rate
4% Albany Metro Area
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Amenities in Albany County
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$317,089Median Home Value
$315,641 Albany Metro Area
$1,491Median Rent
$1,484 Albany Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Albany Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
44%
Home Owners
56%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow
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