Livability Score

74
/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 lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Bard & Baker
Coffee Shop
Brubacher Café
Coffee Shop
Argo Tea
Coffee Shop
Nikos Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Choices Cafe
Coffee Shop
Portelli's Joe N Dough
Coffee Shop
Hazel’s Café
Coffee Shop
Concourse Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Daily Grind
Coffee Shop
3 Fish Cafe
Coffee Shop
Fresh N' Pressed
Coffee Shop
Stacks Espresso Bar
Coffee Shop
Healthy on Lark
Coffee Shop
Iron Gate Cafe
Coffee Shop
KID Cafe
Coffee Shop
Museum Cafe
Coffee Shop
The French Press Cafe & Creperie
Coffee Shop
Cafe One Eleven
Coffee Shop
Hamilton Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
Peaches Cafe
Coffee Shop
Uncommon Grounds
Coffee Shop
B-Rad's Express
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) C-
Steamer No. 10 Theater
Theatre Arts
Elks Lodge
Theatre Arts
Albany High School Auditorium
Theatre Arts
The Madison Theater
Cinema
Kathleen McManus Picotte Recital Hall
Theatre Arts
Campus Theater
Theatre Arts
WAMC Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Bowling Alley
American Italian Heritage Museum
Museum
Page Hall
Theatre Arts
Performing Arts Center Main Theatre
Theatre Arts
Arena Theatre
Theatre Arts
Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Lab Theatre
Theatre Arts
Recital Hall
Theatre Arts
Fine Arts & Art Museum
Museum
Studio Theatre
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Stadium
Unknown Name
Stadium
Campus Center West Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Tom & Mary Casey Stadium
Stadium
Opalka Gallery
Art Gallery
Park Playhouse
Theatre Arts
SEFCU Arena
Stadium
The Throop Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (7) A+
Chinese Buffet
Fast Food
Colvin Wine Merchant
Alcohol
Popeyes
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Bruegger's Bagels
Fast Food
Oliver's Beverage Center
Alcohol
Lynn's Uptown Sports Tavern
Bar
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Park Wine & Liquor
Alcohol
Madison Pour House
Bar
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Madison Pub
Bar
Ichiban
Fast Food
Sadie Klutz
Bar
Casey Finn's Pub & Grill
Bar
New Yorker Pizzeria & Fried
Fast Food
Frios
Fast Food
Washington Tavern
Bar
Pauly's Hotel
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Polish American Citizens Club of Albany
Community Centre
Judy Torel Coaching & Training
Gym
Girls Inc. Greater Capital Region
Community Centre
Arbor Hill Community Center
Community Centre
Albany Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
Albany Jewish Community Center Fitness Center
Gym
Pride Center of the Capital Region
Community Centre
Boys & Girls Club of Albany
Community Centre
Ace Gymnastics
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Lincoln Park Youth Fitness Facility
Gym
The Court Club
Gym
Capital District YMCA
Community Centre
Trinity Alliance Capital South Campus Center
Community Centre
Grand Street Community Arts
Community Centre
Polish American Community Center
Community Centre
The Pilates Principle
Gym
Radiance Hot Yoga
Gym
Fitness Together
Gym
Italian American Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (2) A+
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Asian Food Market
Grocery Store
Nino's Bakery
Bakery
Shop Rite
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Honest Weight Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Save-a-Lot Food Stores
Grocery Store
Market 32
Grocery Store
Coccadott's Cake Shop
Bakery
Capital Q Smokehouse
Butcher
Breakthrough African Market
Grocery Store
Asian Supermarket
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
India Bazaar
Grocery Store
Pearl's Bagels & Bakery
Bakery
Lark Street Natual Foods
Health Food
Deli Warehouse
Butcher
Market 32 - Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Ryan's Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Prinzos Bakery
Bakery
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Honey Baked Ham
Butcher
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Parks (1) A+
Roosevelt Park
Park
Westland Hills Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Rosemont Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Rosemont Park Playground
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Colby Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
West Albany Pocket Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
West Albany Pocket Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Manning Square
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Dewitt Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (8) A+
Computer Answers
Electronics
Dollar Shop
Discount Store
Plato's Closet
Clothing
Clothes Mentor
Clothing
Street Game
Electronics
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Mooradian's Furniture
Furniture
Furniture Liquidators, Inc.
Furniture
Taras Optical
Optician
ShopRite
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Sprint
Electronics
Stewart's Shops
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Earthworld Comics
Books
Recycled Salon
Hairdresser
Gulf
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
College of Saint Rose Campus Bookstore
Books
Cumberland Farms
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Pine Hills Market
Convenience Store
Stewart's Shops
Convenience Store
Madison News
Convenience Store
Mary Jane Books
Books
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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, 4.8% take public transportation in Upper Washington Avenue.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations A+
West Mall (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
West Mall (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
North Allen (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
North Allen (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
114, 138
Bus Stop
114, 138
Bus Stop
114, 138
Bus Stop
114, 138
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
North Manning (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
North Manning (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Hillcrest Avenue
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.8% C+
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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 Upper Washington Avenue is 102/100 - which is 13% lower than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D+
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 F

Upper Washington Avenue crime rates are 4,607 per 100k, which is 114% higher than New York
Property Crime
3,698 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
909 crimes per 100k F
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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 D+

The median income in Upper Washington Avenue is $32,360 - which is 47% lower than New York.
Med. Household Income
$32,360 F
Unemployment Rate
1.6% A+
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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 many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Colvin Avenue Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Brevator Station
Fire Station
SUNY Albany University Health Center
Clinic
Mohawk Ambulance Service
Ambulance Station
Albany Division 1 Police Station
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
West Albany Fire Department Company Number 2
Fire Station
West Albany Fire Department Company Number 1
Fire Station
Pediatric Dentistry of Albany
Dentist
College of Saint Rose Health Services
Clinic
College of Saint Rose Security Headquarters
Police
Engine 7
Fire Station
Bone and Joint Center
Clinic
Albany Braces
Dentist
1021 Dental
Dentist
Pan Dermatology
Doctor
University Police Department
Police
Deitz Family Dental
Dentist
Mohawk Ambulance
Ambulance Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Engine 11
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
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 C+

Upper Washington Avenue home prices are $180,550 - which is 37% lower than New York
Home Price
$180,550 B-
Home Appreciation Rate
14% A-
Home Affordability
5.6x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Whitehall (A+)

2. Dunes (A+)

3. Second Avenue (A+)

4. Bishop's Gate (A+)

5. Helderberg (A+)

schools A+

The Upper Washington Avenue graduation rate is 97% - which is 19% higher than New York
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
97% A+
Elementary Schools (0) A
Henry Johnson Charter School
Montessori Magnet School
Blessed Sacrament School
St Anne Institute
Pine Hills Elementary School
St Catherine'S Ctr For Children R & E May School
Bet Shraga Hebrew Academy
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy
La Salle School
Eagle Point Elementary School
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys
Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls
Maimonides Hebrew Day School
West Hill Middle School
New Scotland Elementary School
Sheridan Preparatory Academy
Mater Christi School
Kipp Tech Valley Charter School
Our Savior'S Lutheran School
Sand Creek Middle School
Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center
St Pius X
Edmund J O'Neal Middle School Of Excellence
Albany Jcc
Roessleville School
High Schools (0) F
St Anne Institute
Albany High School
La Salle School
Maimonides Hebrew Day School
Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center
Albany Academies
Colonie Central High School
Albany Leadership Charter High School For Girls
Tech Valley High School
Green Tech High Charter School
Bishop Maginn High School
Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School
Doane Stuart 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 A+

Upper Washington Avenue has an overall rating of 86% from 1 reviews.
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From AreaVibes A+
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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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Upper Washington Avenue, Albany, NY Area Guide

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Upper Washington Avenue Area Facts

  • Upper Washington Avenue has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Upper Washington Avenue crime rates are 2% lower than the Albany average
  • Cost of living in Upper Washington Avenue is 1% lower than the Albany average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Roosevelt Park
      Westland Hills Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Rosemont Park
      Unknown Name
      Rosemont Park Playground
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Steamer No. 10 Theater
      Elks Lodge
      Albany High School Auditorium
      The Madison Theater
      Kathleen McManus Picotte Recital Hall
      Campus Theater
      WAMC Performing Arts Center
      Unknown Name

      Food & Drink

      Chinese Buffet
      Colvin Wine Merchant
      Popeyes
      Subway
      Bruegger's Bagels
      Oliver's Beverage Center
      Lynn's Uptown Sports Tavern
      Dunkin' Donuts

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Upper Washington Avenue? Of all people who commute, 4.8% take public transportation in Upper Washington Avenue.
      Drive to Work
      69%

      16% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      23% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      3% lower than the US average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Upper Washington Avenue? The cost of living in Upper Washington Avenue is 102/100 - which is 13% lower than New York.
      Upper Washington Avenue
      102

      2% more 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 Upper Washington Avenue? Upper Washington Avenue crime rates are 4,607, which are 114% higher than New York
      Total Crime
      4,607 per 100k people

      98% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 22

      98% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      29%

      Year over year crime is up

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Upper Washington Avenue? The median income in Upper Washington Avenue is $32,360 which is 47% lower than New York.
      Median household income
      $32,36042% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $36,59923% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      66% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Upper Washington 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

      C+ Housing

      What are Upper Washington Avenue home prices? Upper Washington Avenue home prices are $180,550 - which is 37% lower than New York
      Median home value
      $180,5502% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9763% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      49%

      23% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Upper Washington Avenue have good schools? The Upper Washington Avenue graduation rate is 97% - which is 19% higher than New York
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      17% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Upper Washington Avenue a good place to live? Upper Washington Avenue has an overall rating of 86% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      86%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      86%

      1 total surveys

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