About the City
Albany is the capital city of the U.S. state of New York. It is also the county seat of, and the most populous city in Albany County. Albany is located on the west bank of the Hudson River, approximately ten miles (16 km) south of its confluence with the Mohawk River. Its population was 99,224 at the time of the 2020 census and was estimated at 102,305 in 2026.
Weather
Warm summers, cold winters
Cost of Living
4/5
Airport Dist.
7 miles
Costco Dist.
6 miles
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Quality of Life
Crime Safety 3/5
School Ratings 0/10
Fun & Recreation 0/5
Health Care Quality 69.0
Traffic Congestion 23.8
Pollution Level 28.2
Health care, traffic, and pollution data from Numbeo.