In Albany, New York, the median home price is $377,493, compared with the New York median of $638,704; median household income is $85,333; the population is 317,018; schools rate 6.5 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 362.5 per 100k; and the average commute is 21.4 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Albany at a glance
Population
317,018
Median Household Income
$85,333
Typical Home Value
$377,493
School District Rating
6.5
Violent Crime Rate
362.5
Avg Commute Time
21.4
About Albany
Albany has a population of 317,018. The median home value is $377,493, 41% below the New York median. Median household income is $85,333 (1% below the New York median). The most populated towns are Albany, Colonie, and Guilderland.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Albany
13 towns, by population.
County rankings in New York
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Albany at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Albany?
- Albany has a population of 317,018 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Albany?
- The median home value in Albany is $377,493. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Albany?
- Median household income in Albany is $85,333 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Albany in?
- Albany is in New York.
- How many towns are in Albany?
- Albany contains 13 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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