Living in Albany County, New York

Albany County is a county in New York with a population of around 309,381, part of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY MSA metro area. The main communities are Green Island, Rensselaerville, Cohoes.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,489/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $318K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.3%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 34°F) and cool summers (highs around 74°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Albany County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 38 and a moderately educated workforce (42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Democratic.