Living in Albany, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Albany · Census data 2020–2024
Albany has 19,414 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $144,107 (45% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,202,200, the median rent is $2,445/month.
Albany at a glance
- Population
- 19,414
- Median age
- 38.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $144,107State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,202,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,445/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 53.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 77.8%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Albany a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 45% higher than the California median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Home values 64% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Albany
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Albany the median home value is $1,202,200, 261% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,445 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,965 a month in housing costs.
Albany median household income
The median household income in Albany is $144,107 and the income per person is $75,758. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Albany: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,070
- Owner-occupied
- 53.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.9%
- Vacant
- 5.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.44
Albany demographics
- Population
- 19,414
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 21.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.8%
- Households
- 7,631
- Foreign-born
- 26%
- Veterans
- 1.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Albany ›
Education in Albany
77.8% of adults 25 and older in Albany have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 42.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Albany
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 38%
- Drive alone
- 36.5%
- Public transit
- 11.5%
- Walk to work
- 6.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.2%
Albany vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | 19,414 | $144,107 | $1,202,200 | $2,445 |
| Berkeley | 120,257 | $108,092 | $1,413,900 | $2,133 |
| Kensington | 5,179 | $237,130 | $1,539,000 | $3,501 |
| El Cerrito | 25,994 | $127,876 | $1,124,400 | $2,548 |
| Emeryville | 13,081 | $117,092 | $604,800 | $2,936 |
| East Richmond Heights | 3,109 | $134,632 | $915,400 | $2,071 |
| Richmond | 115,505 | $95,391 | $668,200 | $1,960 |
| San Pablo | 31,720 | $79,478 | $551,700 | $2,018 |
| Rollingwood | 3,627 | $99,830 | $600,000 | $1,836 |
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What is the median household income in Albany, CA?
The median household income in Albany is $144,107, 45% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Albany?
The median home value in Albany is $1,202,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Albany?
The median gross rent in Albany is $2,445 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Albany, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 45% higher than the California median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: home values 64% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Albany?
The median age in Albany is 38.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Albany?
The average commute to work in Albany is 31 minutes; 38% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Albany?
The unemployment rate in Albany is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Albany?
77.8% of adults in Albany have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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