As of 2012, Albany's population is 97,856 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 1.19 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Albany is $150,700. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.26 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Albany's cost of living is 6.00% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Albany public schools spend $10,420 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 12.8 students per teacher in Albany. --------------------The unemployment rate in Albany is 6.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Albany jobs have Decreased by 1.39 percent.
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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 |  --------------------Average Commute time is 22 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Albany's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
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