Second Avenue, Albany, NY Area Guide

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Second Avenue Area Facts

  • Second Avenue has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Second Avenue crime rates are 178% higher than the Albany average
  • Cost of living in Second Avenue is 7% lower than the Albany average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Krank Park
      Krank Park
      Hummel Street Park
      Hoffman Park
      Elizabeth Street Park
      McKown Park
      McKown Park
      Hoffman Park

      Entertainment

      Albany Civic Theater
      Historic Cherry Hill
      Schuyler Mansion Museum
      Spectrum 8 Theatres
      New York State Executive Mansion Tour
      New York State Museum Carousel
      New York State Museum, Library, and Archives
      Empire State Plaza Amphitheater

      Food & Drink

      Andy's Italian Imports
      Elbo Room
      Dunkin'
      Delaware Supply
      Cardona's Market
      McDonald's
      Ye Olde Sports Bar
      Diana's Wine & Spirits

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Second Avenue? Of all people who commute, 24.8% take public transportation in Second Avenue.
      Drive to Work
      49%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      25%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      9%

      3% higher than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Second Avenue? The cost of living in Second Avenue is 95/100 - which is 19% lower than New York.
      Second Avenue
      95

      5% less expensive than average

      Albany
      103

      3% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Second Avenue? Second Avenue crime rates are 12,247, which are 460% higher than New York
      Total Crime
      12,247 per 100k people

      437% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 9

      437% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Second Avenue? The median income in Second Avenue is $52,212 which is 14% lower than New York.
      Median household income
      $52,2126% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $28,6474% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Second 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

      A+ Housing

      What are Second Avenue home prices? Second Avenue home prices are $124,850 - which is 56% lower than New York
      Median home value
      $124,85032% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9551% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      43%

      32% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Second Avenue have good schools? The Second Avenue graduation rate is 81% - which is 1% lower than New York
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      2% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Second Avenue a good place to live? Second Avenue has an overall rating of 40% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      40%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      40%

      1 total surveys

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