Living in West Albany
West Albany is a large place in New York, United States, home to 93,794 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 2%, #72 of 6,227), students (top 3%, #52 of 2,119), climate-conscious movers (top 3%, #323 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about West Albany
- It is part of Greater Albany, 4 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 2:37.
How West Albany 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 | 63 | #1,256 of 11,898 | #22 of 880 | Map |
| Low-income household | 56 | #1,114 of 9,771 | #51 of 622 | Map |
| Low-income family | 63 | #837 of 8,006 | #32 of 582 | Map |
| Single parent | 68 | #467 of 6,237 | #8 of 448 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 59 | #5,117 of 9,474 | #477 of 697 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 67 | #2,360 of 9,474 | #265 of 697 | Map |
| Early retiree | 60 | #5,112 of 10,762 | #459 of 676 | Map |
| Single professional | 72 | #252 of 4,537 | #30 of 325 | Map |
| Young professional | 75 | #246 of 4,444 | #26 of 319 | Map |
| DINKS | 76 | #469 of 3,053 | #82 of 200 | Map |
| Remote worker | 61 | #2,134 of 7,271 | #70 of 468 | Map |
| Commuter | 82 | #72 of 6,227 | #2 of 454 | Map |
| Car-free household | 76 | #323 of 3,933 | #60 of 273 | Map |
| Student | 82 | #52 of 2,119 | #4 of 150 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 62 | #661 of 8,006 | #33 of 582 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 53 | #2,533 of 12,111 | #141 of 751 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 73 | #358 of 4,114 | #65 of 281 | Map |
| Expat professional | 77 | #547 of 7,271 | #95 of 468 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 78 | #372 of 9,474 | #103 of 697 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 28 | #15,499 of 18,063 | #994 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 | 2 | #15,545 of 16,523 | #993 of 995 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 27 | #14,627 of 18,063 | #712 of 1064 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 69 | #2,110 of 16,523 | #317 of 995 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 81 | #275 of 21,167 | #21 of 1210 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 75 | #323 of 12,111 | #17 of 751 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 78 | #558 of 12,111 | #94 of 751 | Map |
| Digital native | 70 | #138 of 4,750 | #18 of 341 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Roessleville 3 km
- Albany (New York) 4 km
- Rensselaer (New York) 5 km
- Colonie 6 km
- Latham 7 km
- Westmere 7 km
- Delmar (New York) 8 km
- Watervliet (New York) 8 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.