Albany New York (NY): Relocate, Travel, Photos, Video, Things To Do

See Nearby Livability Cities »

City	Miles
Schenectady, NY	11.6
Saratoga Springs, NY	27.7
Pittsfield, MA	32.2
Johnstown, NY	38.5
Gloversville, NY	39.3

Tagged: Festivals, Travel Destinations, Historical Attractions

City At A Glance

Trails in Albany, NY

Michael W. Bunch

Javascript is required to view this map.

Quick Facts:

Population: 99,313

Median Household Income: $40,030

Average Work Commute: 16.63 Minutes

Median Home Price: $150,000

Who Lives Here?

Mostly Older
Mostly Renters
Mostly Singles

About Albany, NY

Located on the banks of the Hudson River in New York's Capital Region, Albany has a strong cultural scene with several theaters and museums, and is also home to great restaurants and cafés. The city's beautiful landscape, which makes it a perfect place to enjoy outdoor activities, earned it a spot on our list of Top 10 Places to Start a Fall Foliage Tour.

Explore Albany, NY's Livability

Breweries

Restaurants and Cafés Add Flavor to Albany

Tagged: Restaurants, Seafood, Steak House, Fine Dining

Colleges & Universities

Albany Houses Many Higher Education Institutions

See The City

Albany, NY Photo Gallery

About Livability.com

Livability.com is a comprehensive online resource on more than 500 of America's Best Places to live, visit, work, play and explore. Our mission is to tell the story of the great places to live in between the big cities.The staff of Livability has spent more than 20 years finding the good stuff in small to mid-sized communities all across America. Whether you are moving, traveling or simply exploring interesting festivals or places to eat, Livability.com has you covered.