2025 Compare Cities Religion:
Albany, NY vs Newark, NJ

Change Cities
Highlights
- People living in Newark are 11.7% more likely to have a religous affiliation, than people living in Albany
 Albany, NYNewark, NJUnited States
 Percent Religious  Unlock56.9%49.4%
 Baptist1.1%  Unlock8.2%
 Episcopalian  Unlock0.9%0.6%
 Catholic28.7%  Unlock19.7%
 Church of Jesus Christ  Unlock0.6%2.1%
 Lutheran1.3%  Unlock2.4%
 Pentecostal  Unlock1.3%1.9%
 Methodist2.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Presbyterian  Unlock1.6%1.7%
 Other Christian3.7%  Unlock6.7%
 Judaism  Unlock3.0%0.7%
 Eastern1.0%  Unlock0.5%
 Islam  Unlock3.0%0.9%
Reviews for Albany    56 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I live relatively close to Albany, and I gotta say, its a great city. I think it has a lot of good places for food, good living spaces, nice jobs and offices, and I  More

   |    Reply

Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived just outside of Albany in Clifton Park and its always been decent for me. The town is nice and theres a lot to do. The prices are a little expensive including  More

   |    Reply

Over 5 years ago

Good place to retire. Walkable. Young people. Buses. Sidewalks. Feel safe here in Whitehall neighborhood. Plenty to do. Taxes in ny are high,but you get what you pay  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Albany

Reviews for Newark    26 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Newark is straight garbage.  More

   |    Reply

Newark's Ironbound is extremely dangerous, there is a lot of crime, the police are just good at hiding it. It usually doesn't happen on Ferry St., but does 1/2 block  More

   |    Reply

Over 12 years ago

I have worked and lived in Newark for 20 years. I raised 3 children. Two of my children went on to college, graudated with Accountant Degree and the other one in  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Newark


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.