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Albany
City in California, United States
Overview
Albany, California is a small East Bay city adjacent to Berkeley and close to the San Francisco Bay. Known for its friendly neighborhoods, diverse food scene, and access to nature, it offers a relaxed pace just minutes from big-city buzz.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
976
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
37.89°, -122.30°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,590
Local Cost
$2,580
Local Income
$5,400
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
13.6°C
Summer Avg
16.7°C
Winter Avg
9.7°C
Record High
39.0°C
Record Low
-0.8°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
586 mm
Internet Speed
357 Mbps
Upload
201 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
82
Coworking
0
Cafes
31
Nightlife
14
Parks
37
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
712.0
Airport
OAK
Distance
19 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 62 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.
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