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Market AnalysisUpdated March 2026

Albany County, NY — Market Snapshot

Real estate market data for Albany County, New York. Census demographics, rental trends, and economic indicators for investors and developers.

Population

315,374

ACS 2023

Median Household Income

$89,184

ACS 2023

Renter-Occupied

43%

ACS 2023

Median Rent

$1,277/mo

ACS 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023

Population & Income Profile

Age Distribution

Under 19
22.3%
Ages 20–29
17.1%
Ages 30–39
12.7%
Ages 40–49
11.3%
Ages 50–59
12.6%
Ages 60–69
11.9%
Over 70
12.2%

Household Income Distribution

Under $30K
18.0%
$30K–$50K
12.0%
$50K–$75K
00.0%
$75K–$100K
00.0%
$100K–$150K
00.0%
Above $150K
00.0%

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023

Housing Affordability

Affordability Label

Affordable (3-4x)

ACS 2023

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.7x

Redfin SFR ÷ FRED Per Capita Income
Very Affordable (<3x)Moderate (3–5x)Expensive (5–7x)Very Expensive (>7x)
3.7x

At 3.7x price-to-income, Albany County sits in the moderate affordability range.

Affordability label: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023. Price-to-income: Redfin median sale price (SFR, Dec 2025) ÷ FRED per capita personal income (Q4 2025).

Housing Market Overview

Median Home Value
$309,750
Median Gross Rent
$1,277/mo
Homeownership Rate
57%
Typical Monthly Housing Cost(owner-occupied w/ mortgage)
$1,386/mo
Median Annual Property Tax(ACS estimate)
$5,524
Vacancy Rate
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023. Monthly Housing Cost: ACS B25105. Property Tax: ACS B25103.

Home Price Index

Albany County HPI

278.4

FRED Q4 2025

Since 2020

+50.2%

vs. 2020 baseline

Albany County home values have appreciated 50.2% since 2020, trailing the New York statewide average of 61.5%.

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) — FHFA House Price Index. Updated Q4 2025.

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Bawa Score: 83 / 100

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Economic Indicators

Unemployment Rate
3.3%
Per Capita Personal Income
$83,395
Labor Force
158,031
GDP
$37B
Building Permits
741

▲ +13.8% since 2020

State Overview

State Tax Revenue (quarterly)millions USD, not seasonally adjusted
$30.0B
State Home Price Index
1150.4
State GDP
$2.3T

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED). Updated Q4 2025.

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