Albany County
City in New York, United States
Overview
Albany County, home to New York's capital city, blends historic charm with a lively urban culture. With government landmarks, scenic parks, and a thriving arts scene, it offers both city excitement and neighborhood warmth. The county is a gateway to the Hudson Valley and the scenic Capital Region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
37,066
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.60°, -73.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
84
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,403
Local Cost
$1,830
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
93
English
99
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ALB
Distance
22 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.