Living in Albertson, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Albertson · Census data 2020–2024
Albertson has 4,891 residents with a median age of 48. The median household income is $132,955 (55% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $803,900, the median rent is $2,703/month.
Albertson at a glance
- Population
- 4,891
- Median age
- 48State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $132,955State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $803,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,703/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 94%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58.5%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Albertson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 55% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 3%.
Cons: Home values 90% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Albertson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Albertson the median home value is $803,900, 142% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,703 per month, which is 27.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,550 a month in housing costs.
Albertson median household income
The median household income in Albertson is $132,955 and the income per person is $66,773. 3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Albertson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,881
- Owner-occupied
- 94%
- Renter-occupied
- 6%
- Vacant
- 10%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.88
Albertson demographics
- Population
- 4,891
- Median age
- 48
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 22.8%
- Households
- 1,692
- Foreign-born
- 32.2%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Albertson ›
Education in Albertson
58.5% of adults 25 and older in Albertson have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 30.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Albertson
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10%
- Drive alone
- 74%
- Public transit
- 11%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
Albertson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albertson | 4,891 | $132,955 | $803,900 | $2,703 |
| Searingtown | 4,720 | $212,344 | $1,100,700 | — |
| Roslyn Heights | 6,975 | $175,263 | $975,400 | $3,408 |
| Williston Park | 7,542 | $156,382 | $739,800 | $2,171 |
| East Williston | 2,611 | $214,750 | $1,068,500 | — |
| Herricks | 3,907 | $135,208 | $825,400 | $3,501 |
| North Hills | 5,415 | $173,315 | $1,228,800 | $3,501 |
| Roslyn Estates | 1,405 | $250,001 | $1,761,000 | — |
| Mineola | 21,211 | $137,739 | $651,200 | $2,415 |
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What is the median household income in Albertson, NY?
The median household income in Albertson is $132,955, 55% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Albertson?
The median home value in Albertson is $803,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Albertson?
The median gross rent in Albertson is $2,703 per month, about 27.8% of household income.
Is Albertson, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 55% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 3%. Minuses: home values 90% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Albertson?
The median age in Albertson is 48 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Albertson?
The average commute to work in Albertson is 38 minutes; 10% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Albertson?
The unemployment rate in Albertson is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Albertson?
58.5% of adults in Albertson 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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