City profile
Albany, NY
Albany County · Population 100,492
Albany is a city in Albany County, NY with about 100,492 residents and a typical home value near $235,000. It is 122 miles from Syracuse, NY, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
25°F
Summer avg
72°F
Sunny days / yr
165
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$234,700
Typical monthly housing
$1,576
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
101
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.54%
- State income tax (top)
- 10.9%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.53%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 86/100
Top hazards: Landslide, Riverine flooding, Lightning
Nearest major airport
6 mi to Albany International Airport (ALB)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 63% Democratic / 37% Republican
Community
Population
100,492
Black population
26.0%
County
Albany County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸More retirees are leaving NY than arriving, mostly over cost
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: winter storms, high taxes
Highlights
- About 100,492 residents
- Typical home value about $235,000
- 122 miles from Syracuse, NY
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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