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Albany, New York houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Albany, NY (Albany County) — Census median home value $223,000, county listing prices down about 5.5% over the past year. Market data for Albany houses and the broader area.
Albany, NY is in Albany County, New York — this guide covers houses in Albany and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 100,081, with a median household income of $59,485. Census data puts Albany houses at a median value of $223,000 (all owner-occupied homes); Albany County's current median listing price runs $361,150, down about 5.5% over the past year.
Market overview
Albany housing market
Albany is in Albany County, New York. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Albany and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$223,000
Population (Census ACS)
100,081
Median household income
$59,485
County price trend (2025)
5.01% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Albany market snapshot
Population
100,081
Median Household Income
$59,485
Median Home Value (city)
$223,000
Median Listing Price (Albany County)
$361,150
Median Gross Rent
$1,178/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-5.5%
Market data compiled from public sources; deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify independently. Full source list ↗
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Albany's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $223,000. Separately, Albany County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $361,150. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Albany County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.01% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Albany has an estimated population of 100,081 and a median household income of $59,485, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Albany's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 24% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT — 16 schools, 8,146 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Albany addresses may be served by ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Albany FAQ
What are houses worth in Albany, NY?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Albany at $223,000. Albany County's current median listing price runs $361,150, down about 5.5% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Albany, NY?
For owner-occupied houses in Albany, Census ACS data shows a median value of $223,000. Active listing prices in Albany County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Albany, NY?
Albany houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Albany County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Albany, NY?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Albany's population at approximately 100,081.
What's the median rent in Albany, NY?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Albany at approximately $1,178 per month.
What is the median household income in Albany, NY?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Albany at approximately $59,485.
Is the Albany housing market growing?
Albany County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.01% annual change in 2025.
Is Albany, NY affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Albany's median home value at about 3.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 24% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Albany, NY?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT for many Albany addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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