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Best Places to Live in Albany County, 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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Overview
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Population:298,718
Pop. Change:1%
State: New York
Metro Area:Albany-Schenectady-Troy
County:Albany County
City:Albany, Guilderland, ... 21 more
Zip Code:12203, 12212, ... 80 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Albany County

As of 2011, Albany County's population is 298,718 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 1.46 percent.

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The median home cost in Albany County is $201,800. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.09 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Albany County's cost of living is 11.50% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Albany County public schools spend $9,526 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 13.1 students per teacher in Albany County.

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The unemployment rate in Albany County is 6.80 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Albany County jobs have Decreased by 1.86 percent.

Average Commute time is 23 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Albany County's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes




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