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Albany, NY — ZIP 12222

Population: 6,889 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards
iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.4 in
Annual snowfall
54.0 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
280

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Saratoga National Historical Park (23 mi)
Nearest airport
Albany International Airport (ALB) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Albany International Airport (ALB) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
15
Avg hospital rating
2.8 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
319
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,021
Mean commute to work
13 min
Households with broadband internet
86.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
169,538
Average weekly wage
$1,365
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
71

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

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