Livability Score

79
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) B
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Nikos Café
Coffee Shop
Argo Tea
Coffee Shop
Peaches Cafe
Coffee Shop
Uncommon Grounds
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bard & Baker
Coffee Shop
Short and Stout
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Brubacher Café
Coffee Shop
Hazel’s Café
Coffee Shop
Choices Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Concourse Cafe
Coffee Shop
Portelli's Joe N Dough
Coffee Shop
3 Fish Cafe
Coffee Shop
Fresh N' Pressed
Coffee Shop
Emacks and Bolio's
Coffee Shop
Healthy on Lark
Coffee Shop
Stacks Espresso Bar
Coffee Shop
The Daily Grind
Coffee Shop
Iron Gate Cafe
Coffee Shop
Museum Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) A+
Unknown Name
Stadium
Tom & Mary Casey Stadium
Stadium
Unknown Name
Stadium
SEFCU Arena
Stadium
Lab Theatre
Theatre Arts
Recital Hall
Theatre Arts
Performing Arts Center Main Theatre
Theatre Arts
Studio Theatre
Theatre Arts
Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Campus Center West Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Arena Theatre
Theatre Arts
Fine Arts & Art Museum
Museum
American Italian Heritage Museum
Museum
Apex Entertainment
Bowling Alley
Regal Crossgates ScreenX & IMAX
Cinema
Elks Lodge
Theatre Arts
Steamer No. 10 Theater
Theatre Arts
The Madison Theater
Cinema
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Kathleen McManus Picotte Recital Hall
Theatre Arts
Campus Theater
Theatre Arts
Albany High School Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Regal Cinemas Colonie Center 13
Cinema
Unknown Name
Bowling Alley
Opalka Gallery
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (6) C+
Subway
Fast Food
Boston Market
Fast Food
DiBella's Subs
Fast Food
Fiorello & Luigi's Deli
Deli
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Five Guys
Fast Food
The Wine Cellar
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Lynn's Uptown Sports Tavern
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Pelligrino Importing
Deli
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Auntie Anne's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Oliver's Beverage Center
Alcohol
Fitness (0) F
Ace Gymnastics
Gym
Albany Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
Albany Jewish Community Center Fitness Center
Gym
Polish American Community Center
Community Centre
Polish American Citizens Club of Albany
Community Centre
The Court Club
Gym
Italian American Community Center
Community Centre
Judy Torel Coaching & Training
Gym
Girls Inc. Greater Capital Region
Community Centre
Boys & Girls Club of Albany
Community Centre
Pride Center of the Capital Region
Community Centre
Arbor Hill Community Center
Community Centre
Retro Fitness
Gym
Lincoln Park Youth Fitness Facility
Gym
Trinity Alliance Capital South Campus Center
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Coccadott's Cake Shop
Bakery
Deli Warehouse
Butcher
Asian Food Market
Grocery Store
Asian Supermarket
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Ryan's Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
India Bazaar
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Pearl's Bagels & Bakery
Bakery
Market 32
Grocery Store
Nino's Bakery
Bakery
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Shop Rite
Grocery Store
Save-a-Lot Food Stores
Grocery Store
Honest Weight Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Capital Q Smokehouse
Butcher
Honey Baked Ham
Butcher
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Breakthrough African Market
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Kim's Asian Market
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Parks (8) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Sunset Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
NYSDTF Welcome Park
Park
W.A. Harriman Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
McKownville Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Rosemont Park Playground
Playground
Rosemont Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Buckingham Lake Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Westland Hills Park
Park
Palma Park
Park
Schuetzen Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Billy Beez
Playground
Shops (7) A+
Pet Supplies Plus
Pets
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Food Mart
Convenience Store
V Salon
Hairdresser
Stewart's Shops
Convenience Store
University at Albany Bookstore
Books
518 Market
Convenience Store
Talbots
Clothing
Loft
Clothing
The Rugged Bear
Clothing
JoS. A. Bank
Clothing
Delmar Bootery
Shoes
Katherines Plus Sizes
Clothing
John Paul Salon
Hairdresser
Chico's
Clothing
Pearl Grant Richmans
Gift Shop
Stuyvesant Plaza
Mall
Casual Set
Clothing
Frank Adams Jewelry
Fashion
The Book House
Books
Hippo's
Electronics
Stride Rite
Shoes
Hallmark
Gift Shop
Beck Furs
Clothing
Stuyvesant Plaza
Mall
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Second Avenue (A+)

2. Lancaster (A+)

3. New Scotland (A+)

4. Delaware Avenue (A+)

5. Helderberg (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 7.9% take public transportation in Campus Area-University District.
Public Transit Stops (11)
Stops & Stations A+
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Bus Stop
Hillcrest Avenue
Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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West Mall (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
West Mall (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
7.9% B
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Buckingham Lake-Crestwood (A+)

2. Whitehall (C+)

3. Normanskill (F)

4. Arbor Hill (A+)

5. Bishop's Gate (A+)

cost of living C+

The cost of living in Campus Area-University District is 98/100 - which is 16% lower than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. South End (A+)

2. Mansion Area (A)

3. Arbor Hill (A-)

4. Second Avenue (A-)

5. West Hill (A-)

crime A

Campus Area-University District crime rates are 683 per 100k, which is 68% lower than New York
Property Crime
456 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
227 crimes per 100k B+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Buckingham Lake-Crestwood (A)

2. Campus Area-University District (A)

3. Melrose (D-)

4. Delaware Avenue (D-)

5. North Albany-Shaker Park (F)

employment B

The median income in Campus Area-University District is $63,121 - which is 4% higher than New York.
Med. Household Income
$63,121 C-
Unemployment Rate
4.4% D-
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Helderberg (A+)

2. Whitehall (A+)

3. Melrose (A+)

4. New Scotland (A+)

5. Dunes (A+)

health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
University Police Department
Police
McKownville Fire Department
Fire Station
1021 Dental
Dentist
Albany Braces
Dentist
Student Health Services
Clinic
Pediatric Dentistry of Albany
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Bone and Joint Center
Clinic
SUNY Albany University Health Center
Clinic
Brevator Station
Fire Station
North Bethlehem Fire Department
Fire Station
Colvin Avenue Dental
Dentist
Vaccinate New York
Clinic
Aspen Dental
Dentist
West Albany Fire Department Company Number 2
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fuller Road Fire Department
Fire Station
Saint Peter's Hospital
Hospital
Albany Division 1 Police Station
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Westmere Fire Department
Fire Station
Engine 11
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. North Albany-Shaker Park (A+)

2. Normanskill (A)

3. Arbor Hill (A+)

4. Bishop's Gate (A+)

5. Buckingham Lake-Crestwood (A+)

housing A+

Campus Area-University District home prices are $171,180 - which is 40% lower than New York
Home Price
$171,180 C+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
2.7x (home price to income ratio) A
See more Campus Area-University District housing data

Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Whitehall (A+)

2. Dunes (A+)

3. Second Avenue (A+)

4. Bishop's Gate (A+)

5. Helderberg (A+)

schools D

The Campus Area-University District graduation rate is 90% - which is 10% higher than New York
School Test Scores
32% F
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (1) F
Eagle Point Elementary School
Montessori Magnet School
Mater Christi School
Pine Hills Elementary School
Our Savior'S Lutheran School
Westmere Elementary School
Roessleville School
St Catherine'S Ctr For Children R & E May School
Henry Johnson Charter School
Albany Jcc
St Anne Institute
Blessed Sacrament School
Maimonides Hebrew Day School
Bet Shraga Hebrew Academy
La Salle School
New Scotland Elementary School
Sand Creek Middle School
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy
Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School
Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center
Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls
Albany Academies
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys
West Hill Middle School
Forest Park Elementary School
High Schools (1) F
Tech Valley High School
St Anne Institute
Maimonides Hebrew Day School
La Salle School
Albany High School
Colonie Central High School
Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center
Albany Academies
Albany Leadership Charter High School For Girls
Green Tech High Charter School
Bishop Maginn High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Park South (A+)

2. Upper Washington Avenue (A+)

3. Center Square (A+)

4. Pine Hills (A+)

5. Second Avenue (A+)

ratings B+

Campus Area-University District has an overall rating of 74% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes B+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. New Scotland (A+)

2. Normanskill (A+)

3. Upper Washington Avenue (A+)

4. Whitehall (A+)

5. Melrose (A-)

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Campus Area-University District Area Facts

  • Campus Area-University District has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Campus Area-University District crime rates are 86% lower than the Albany average
  • Cost of living in Campus Area-University District is 4% lower than the Albany average

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      A- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Campus Area-University District? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Sunset Park
      Unknown Name
      NYSDTF Welcome Park
      W.A. Harriman Memorial Park
      Unknown Name
      McKownville Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Unknown Name
      Tom & Mary Casey Stadium
      Unknown Name
      SEFCU Arena
      Lab Theatre
      Recital Hall
      Performing Arts Center Main Theatre
      Studio Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Boston Market
      DiBella's Subs
      Fiorello & Luigi's Deli
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Moe's Southwest Grill
      Dunkin'
      Burger King

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Campus Area-University District? Of all people who commute, 7.9% take public transportation in Campus Area-University District.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      14% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      20% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      11%

      5% higher than the US average

      C+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Campus Area-University District? The cost of living in Campus Area-University District is 98/100 - which is 16% lower than New York.
      Campus Area-University District
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      Albany
      103

      3% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Campus Area-University District? Campus Area-University District crime rates are 683, which are 68% lower than New York
      Total Crime
      683 per 100k people

      71% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 147

      71% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      29%

      Year over year crime is up

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Campus Area-University District? The median income in Campus Area-University District is $63,121 which is 4% higher than New York.
      Median household income
      $63,12114% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $31,1094% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      5% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Campus Area-University District a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Samuel S. Stratton Veterans Affairs Medical Center
      Capital District Psychiatric Center
      Saint Peter's Hospital
      Albany Medical Center
      Samaritan Hospital Albany Memorial Campus

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Lincoln Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Sheehy Opticians

      A+ Housing

      What are Campus Area-University District home prices? Campus Area-University District home prices are $171,180 - which is 40% lower than New York
      Median home value
      $171,1807% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $70726% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      66%

      4% higher than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Campus Area-University District have good schools? The Campus Area-University District graduation rate is 90% - which is 10% higher than New York
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      32%

      33% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Campus Area-University District a good place to live? Campus Area-University District has an overall rating of 74% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      74%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      74%

      2 total surveys

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