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Best Places to Live in Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metro Area, New York

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Ranked #11 Best US Cities for Seniors 2011
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Population:855,197
Pop. Change:4%
State: New York
Metro Area:Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metro Area
County:Albany, Saratoga, ... 5 more
City:Albany, Schenectady, ... 101 more
Zip Code:12180, 12065, ... 165 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, New York Metro Area

As of 2011, Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metro Area's population is 855,197 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 3.58 percent.

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The median home cost in Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metro Area is $180,200. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.09 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metro Area's cost of living is 7.60% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metro Area public schools spend $8,964 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 13.5 students per teacher in Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metro Area is 7.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metro Area jobs have Decreased by 2.09 percent.

Average Commute time is 25 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • 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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