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Best Places to Live in Albany, New York

Ranked #1 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Large Metro Areas)
Ranked #7 Best Cities for Teleworking - Medium Metro Areas
Ranked #10 2005 High Gas Prices
Ranked #11 Best US Cities for Seniors 2011
Ranked #12 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Large Metro Areas)

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Population:96,038
Pop. Change:0%
State: New York
Metro Area: Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metro Area
County: Albany County
City:Albany
Zip Code:12203, 12212, ... 48 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Albany, New York

As of 2011, Albany's population is 96,038 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 0.35 percent.

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The median home cost in Albany is $166,900. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.09 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Albany's cost of living is 5.90% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Albany public schools spend $10,395 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 12.8 students per teacher in Albany.

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The unemployment rate in Albany is 7.70 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Albany jobs have Decreased by 1.87 percent.

Average Commute time is 21 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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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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