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The City Of Albany, CA User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Living near San Francisco can have its perks, you know. A small town like Albany gives you so much flexibility when it comes to where you want to work, send your kids to school, and where you like to party. I know many folks who have moved from across the U.S. to get a taste of t ...Read More his California lifestyle.

As far as shopping, I mean come on we are in Cali! You can stop by the Northface Outlet, Cosco Wholesale can be found, and many more options for you to get everything you need in one place. One of my favorite spots was the Albany Taproom, known to many as one of the original spots to enjoy yourself after a long day.

Keep in mind that living in Albany means that you are right smack in the middle of the famed Silicon Valley, and jobs are everywhere! Hey if you need to go back to school to get that degree, don't forget about UC Berkely right next door. I hope you give us a visit here soon! Read Less
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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Albany? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Albany Neck
      Albany Plateau
      Albany Bulb
      Peggy Thomsen Pierce Street Park
      Albany Hill Park
      Ocean View Park
      Creekside Park
      Creekside Park

      Entertainment

      Omescape
      Albany Twin Theatre
      Metallica Mansion
      Shoh
      Cerrito Theatre
      924 Gilman
      Ashkenaz Music & Dance
      Stream in the meadow photography

      Food & Drink

      CANDY BOX
      Snack stop
      Club Mallard
      BevMo!
      Taqueria food truck
      Tacos El Autlense Truck
      Taco Bell
      Hotsy Totsy Club

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Albany? Of all people who commute, 25.8% take public transportation in Albany.
      Drive to Work
      36%

      40% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      26%

      21% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Albany? The cost of living in Albany is 206/100 - which is 47% higher than California.
      Albany
      206

      106% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Albany? Albany crime rates are 3,049, which are 8% higher than California
      Total Crime
      3,049 per 100k people

      34% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 33

      34% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -4%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Albany? The median income in Albany is $103,132 which is 62% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $103,13286% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $52,47476% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      56% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Albany a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Ronald J. Robinson, M.D.
      Carbon Health
      Medical center of marine

      C+ Housing

      What are Albany home prices? Albany home prices are $907,700 - which is 122% higher than California
      Median home value
      $907,700391% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,927103% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      49%

      24% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Albany have good schools? The Albany graduation rate is 96% - which is 20% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      76%

      57% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      21:1

      28% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Albany a good place to live? Albany has an overall rating of 83% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      83%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      92%

      4 total surveys

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