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Albany
City in New York, United States
Overview
Albany, New York (not to be confused with the state capital) is a small riverside town with a population under 1,000, offering a peaceful, friendly atmosphere. The town is known for its scenic river views and preserved historic sites, making it a charming stop along the Hudson Valley.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
976
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.65°, -73.76°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,940
Local Cost
$1,270
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
8.2°C
Summer Avg
20.3°C
Winter Avg
-4.4°C
Record High
37.7°C
Record Low
-30.9°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1196 mm
Internet Speed
220 Mbps
Upload
221 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
148
Coworking
4
Cafes
26
Nightlife
40
Parks
78
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1440.0
Airport
ALB
Distance
11 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 22 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 68/100.
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