Living in Albany (New York)
Albany (New York) is a city in New York, United States, home to 101,228 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 2%, #96 of 6,227), digital natives (top 3%, #120 of 4,750), students (top 3%, #57 of 2,119).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Albany (New York)
- The Hudson runs through or right past it.
- It is part of Greater Albany, 6 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 02 min and sets around 22:25; in late June it sets around 2:36.
How Albany (New York) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In New York | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 58 | #2,629 of 11,898 | #135 of 880 | Map |
| Low-income household | 53 | #1,605 of 9,771 | #74 of 622 | Map |
| Low-income family | 56 | #1,869 of 8,006 | #92 of 582 | Map |
| Single parent | 61 | #1,248 of 6,237 | #53 of 448 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 58 | #5,794 of 9,474 | #534 of 697 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 61 | #4,175 of 9,474 | #448 of 697 | Map |
| Early retiree | 59 | #5,454 of 10,762 | #480 of 676 | Map |
| Single professional | 71 | #376 of 4,537 | #51 of 325 | Map |
| Young professional | 74 | #311 of 4,444 | #39 of 319 | Map |
| DINKS | 74 | #633 of 3,053 | #104 of 200 | Map |
| Remote worker | 60 | #2,555 of 7,271 | #94 of 468 | Map |
| Commuter | 81 | #96 of 6,227 | #3 of 454 | Map |
| Car-free household | 75 | #398 of 3,933 | #70 of 273 | Map |
| Student | 82 | #57 of 2,119 | #6 of 150 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 59 | #1,031 of 8,006 | #48 of 582 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 49 | #3,819 of 12,111 | #196 of 751 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 71 | #494 of 4,114 | #89 of 281 | Map |
| Expat professional | 74 | #826 of 7,271 | #116 of 468 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 72 | #1,421 of 9,474 | #209 of 697 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 28 | #15,615 of 18,063 | #1004 of 1064 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 18 | #9,395 of 16,523 | #951 of 995 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 25 | #14,955 of 18,063 | #742 of 1064 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 68 | #2,425 of 16,523 | #333 of 995 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 81 | #269 of 21,167 | #19 of 1210 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #5,234 of 12,111 | #557 of 751 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 76 | #883 of 12,111 | #128 of 751 | Map |
| Digital native | 70 | #120 of 4,750 | #14 of 341 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Rensselaer (New York) 2 km
- West Albany 4 km
- Roessleville 6 km
- Delmar (New York) 7 km
- Colonie 10 km
- Watervliet (New York) 10 km
- Troy (New York) 10 km
- Westmere 10 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.