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Living in Central Avenue, Albany, NY

Central Avenue Area Facts

  • Central Avenue has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered good
  • Central Avenue crime rates are 198% higher than the Albany average
  • Cost of living in Central Avenue is equal to the Albany average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Central Avenue? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Townsend Park
      McQuade Park
      Orange Street Playground
      Orange Street Playground
      Malcolm X Community Park
      Washington Park
      Albany Unitarian Universalist Grounds
      Sheridan Park

      Entertainment

      Fuze Box
      Alacrity Frame Workshop and Art Gallery
      Albany Institute of History and Art
      Park Playhouse
      Page Hall
      New York State Capitol Tour
      Underground Railroad Education Center
      Empire State Plaza

      Food & Drink

      Waterworks
      Center Square Wine & Spirits
      The Daily Grind
      Capital Wine & Liquor
      Sub Culture
      Pint Sized Small Bar and Bottle Shop
      Dove + Deer
      Stacks Espresso Bar

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Central Avenue? Of all people who commute, 25.0% take public transportation in Central Avenue.
      Drive to Work
      40%

      13% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      25%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      25%

      18% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Central Avenue 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