As of 2012, Albany's population is 77,434 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -1.84 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Albany is $84,800. Home appreciation the last year has been -5.33 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Albany's cost of living is 12.10% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Albany public schools spend $5,385 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 16.7 students per teacher in Albany. --------------------The unemployment rate in Albany is 10.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Albany jobs have Increased by 2.43 percent.
Ranked #61 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
Ranked #93 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
Ranked #255 2005 Best Places to Live
Ranked #284 Best Green Cities
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 |  --------------------Average Commute time is 19 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Albany's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
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• Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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