West Hill, Albany, NY Area Guide

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Livingston and Lake Park
      Charles Young Memorial Park
      Albany Unitarian Universalist Grounds
      Oak Street Playground
      Swinburne Park
      Henry Johnson Park
      Mayor Jennings Baseball Field
      McQuade Park

      Entertainment

      WAMC Performing Arts Center
      Page Hall
      Albany High School Auditorium
      Fuze Box
      Park Playhouse
      Underground Railroad Education Center
      Alacrity Frame Workshop and Art Gallery
      Albany Institute of History and Art

      Food & Drink

      Pauly's Hotel
      Subway
      New Yorker Pizzeria & Fried
      Ichiban
      McDonald's
      Burger King
      Subway
      Waterworks

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in West Hill? Of all people who commute, 26.1% take public transportation in West Hill.
      Drive to Work
      46%

      7% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      26%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      equal to the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Hill? The cost of living in West Hill is 91/100 - which is 22% lower than New York.
      West Hill
      91

      9% 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 West Hill? West Hill crime rates are 9,200, which are 320% higher than New York
      Total Crime
      9,200 per 100k people

      303% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 11

      303% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in West Hill? The median income in West Hill is $33,382 which is 45% lower than New York.
      Median household income
      $33,38240% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $15,72347% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      10%

      118% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is West Hill 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

      B- Housing

      What are West Hill home prices? West Hill home prices are $80,020 - which is 72% lower than New York
      Median home value
      $80,02057% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0369% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      29%

      55% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does West Hill have good schools? The West Hill graduation rate is 77% - which is 7% lower than New York
      High school grad. rates
      77%

      8% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      13%

      72% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is West Hill a good place to live? West Hill has an overall rating of 6% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      6%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      6%

      2 total surveys

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