How much do homeowners pay a month in Albany, NY?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Albany, NY pay a median of $1,847 (±$62) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $701 (±$50).
61.8% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Albany, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,588 in 2015–2019 to $1,847 in 2020–2024 (+16.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,847 (±$62)
- Without a mortgage
- $701 (±$50)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 61.8%
Monthly owner costs in Albany
| Albany | Albany County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,847 (±$62) | $1,998 (±$35) | $2,555 (±$9) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $701 (±$50) | $765 (±$23) | $958 (±$5) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 61.8% (±3.2 points) | 60.4% (±1.3 points) | 57.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $5,091 (±$320) | $5,200 (±$133) | $6,582 (±$21) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Albany, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Albany County ($1,998).
It is also lower than in New York ($2,555).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Albany County, Albany ranks 8 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 256 of 999.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Albany have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,588 (±$55) | $1,847 (±$62) | +16.3% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $5,034 (±$244) | $5,091 (±$320) | +1.1% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $179,100 (±$4,922) | $234,700 (±$6,884) | +31.0% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Albany
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | — | $1,847 (±$62) | — |
| Roessleville | 2.2 mi | $1,712 (±$91) | Lower |
| Loudonville | 3.5 mi | $2,251 (±$309) | Higher |
| Rensselaer | 3.6 mi | $1,546 (±$230) | Lower |
| Village of Menands | 4.1 mi | $1,860 (±$498) | Not measurably different |
| Westmere | 4.1 mi | $2,260 (±$255) | Higher |
| Village of Colonie | 4.2 mi | $1,755 (±$130) | Not measurably different |
| Hampton Manor | 4.7 mi | $1,785 (±$113) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Colonie | 5.2 mi | $1,976 (±$56) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Roessleville, NY ($1,712), Rensselaer, NY ($1,546).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Loudonville, NY ($2,251), Westmere, NY ($2,260), Town of Colonie, NY ($1,976).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Albany County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Town of Bethlehem | $2,300 (±$99) |
| 3 | Town of Guilderland | $2,283 (±$83) |
| 4 | Town of Berne | $2,166 (±$335) |
| 5 | Town of Westerlo | $1,989 (±$453) |
| 6 | Town of Colonie | $1,976 (±$56) |
| 7 | Town of Knox | $1,972 (±$244) |
| 8 | Albany | $1,847 (±$62) |
| 9 | Town of Coeymans | $1,845 (±$145) |
| 10 | Town of Rensselaerville | $1,743 (±$164) |
| 11 | Cohoes | $1,716 (±$161) |
| 12 | Watervliet | $1,620 (±$196) |
| 13 | Town of Green Island | $1,203 (±$820) |
Showing 12 of 13 places in Albany County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Albany
What is the average mortgage payment in Albany?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Albany, NY is $1,847 (±$62) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Albany?
Owners without a mortgage in Albany pay a median of $701 (±$50) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Albany gone up?
In Albany, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,588 in 2015–2019 to $1,847 in 2020–2024 (+16.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Albany city, Albany County, New York
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Albany city, Albany County, New York
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Albany city, Albany County, New York
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Albany city, Albany County, New York
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Albany city, Albany County, New York
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Albany city, Albany County, New York (county subdivision:01000, in state:36 county:001).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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