Housing by town in Albany County, New York
Albany County, New York has 24 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,313 (±$26) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.4% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,022 in 2015–2019 (+28.5%; Up after inflation).
the Town of Bethlehem has the highest median gross rent ($1,721) and the Town of Westerlo the lowest ($763).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,313 (±$26)
- Households that rent
- 43.4%
- Median household income
- $85,333
- Places
- 24
Cities, towns and townships in Albany County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | $1,216 | 61.8% | $61,986 | $234,700 | $5,091 |
| Cohoes | $1,251 | 60.5% | $61,145 | $223,400 | $4,379 |
| Town of Berne | $983 | 6.0% | $105,219 | $296,300 | $4,331 |
| Town of Bethlehem | $1,721 | 27.0% | $123,893 | $370,400 | $7,842 |
| Town of Coeymans | $1,053 | 20.0% | $95,403 | $234,100 | $4,145 |
| Town of Colonie | $1,436 | 31.0% | $101,676 | $322,900 | $4,590 |
| Town of Green Island | $1,084 | 75.7% | $59,406 | $138,300 | $3,617 |
| Town of Guilderland | $1,564 | 34.7% | $112,273 | $357,400 | $6,314 |
| Town of Knox | $1,125 | 8.2% | $124,083 | $299,800 | $4,451 |
| Town of New Scotland | $1,127 | 15.9% | $122,659 | $348,500 | $6,108 |
| Town of Rensselaerville | $1,264 | 10.1% | $90,324 | $259,800 | $5,247 |
| Town of Westerlo | $763 | 14.2% | $99,167 | $316,200 | $4,252 |
| Watervliet | $1,083 | 65.3% | $57,919 | $179,700 | $3,656 |
Villages and places inside a township in Albany County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Altamont | $1,201 | 20.2% | $112,159 | $318,900 | $6,053 |
| Village of Colonie | $1,570 | 19.8% | $103,983 | $285,400 | $3,712 |
| Village of Green Island | $1,084 | 75.7% | $59,406 | $138,300 | $3,617 |
| Village of Menands | $1,414 | 68.7% | $80,583 | $271,300 | $5,866 |
| Village of Ravena | $1,122 | 30.5% | $77,217 | $209,100 | $3,970 |
| Village of Voorheesville | $1,228 | 22.9% | $111,172 | $324,700 | $5,405 |
Unincorporated communities in Albany County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latham | $1,472 | 37.6% | $104,899 | $326,900 | $4,742 |
| Loudonville | $1,829 | 5.1% | $142,829 | $391,200 | $5,846 |
| Roessleville | $1,416 | 29.3% | $96,058 | $264,500 | $3,973 |
| Siena College | — | — | — | — | — |
| Westmere | $1,629 | 47.8% | $88,378 | $313,400 | $6,180 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,900 | $43,100 | $68,950 |
| 2 people | $29,600 | $49,250 | $78,800 |
| 3 people | $33,300 | $55,400 | $88,650 |
| 4 people | $36,950 | $61,550 | $98,500 |
| 5 people | $39,950 | $66,500 | $106,400 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $71,400 | $114,300 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $76,350 | $122,150 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $81,250 | $130,050 |
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Crime reported to police in Albany County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,290 | 438 | 8,200 | 2,785 | 294,428 | 9 of 11 |
| 2024 | 1,175 | 378 | 7,438 | 2,394 | 310,647 | 8 of 11 |
| 2025 | 1,116 | 355 | 6,446 | 2,051 | 314,298 | 9 of 11 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Albany County recorded 1,116 violent and 6,446 property crimes, 355 and 2,051 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 97% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Albany County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Police Department | 102,009 | 849 | 2,769 |
| Colonie Town Police Department | 82,328 | 123 | 2,374 |
| Guilderland Town Police Department | 36,583 | 32 | 473 |
| Bethlehem Town Police Department | 35,516 | 18 | 354 |
| Albany County Sheriff's Office | 22,839 | 10 | 51 |
| Cohoes Police Department | 18,639 | 52 | 167 |
| Watervliet Police Department | 10,246 | 23 | 187 |
| Coeymans Town Police Department | 7,301 | — | — |
| Menands Village Police Department | 4,490 | 9 | 69 |
| Green Island Village Police Department | 2,968 | — | — |
| Altamont Village Police Department | 1,648 | 0 | 2 |
ZIP codes in Albany County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12203 | 30,771 | $1,409 | $279,500 | $83,147 | 50.5% |
| 12303 | 29,360 | $1,140 | $238,100 | $84,375 | 25.9% |
| 12205 | 25,838 | $1,446 | $276,600 | $91,020 | 28.6% |
| 12047 | 23,532 | $1,323 | $246,800 | $66,071 | 54.3% |
| 12208 | 23,289 | $1,320 | $264,700 | $70,413 | 54.9% |
| 12110 | 20,081 | $1,499 | $340,100 | $105,024 | 34.7% |
| 12189 | 18,656 | $1,115 | $220,600 | $65,276 | 60.3% |
| 12054 | 17,436 | $1,756 | $354,500 | $129,583 | 26.1% |
| 12206 | 14,572 | $1,210 | $162,300 | $41,548 | 73.4% |
| 12211 | 14,383 | $2,957 | $398,500 | $156,605 | 8.4% |
| 12209 | 10,626 | $1,198 | $217,100 | $89,390 | 34.0% |
| 12210 | 10,297 | $1,135 | $228,100 | $55,843 | 75.3% |
| 12202 | 10,166 | $1,064 | $166,000 | $52,868 | 74.4% |
| 12159 | 8,163 | $1,729 | $449,900 | $128,306 | 25.4% |
| 12009 | 7,934 | $1,285 | $342,900 | $120,101 | 21.0% |
| 12204 | 7,812 | $1,343 | $244,800 | $74,841 | 69.4% |
| 12077 | 7,017 | $1,585 | $401,700 | $118,257 | 22.4% |
| 12222 | 6,889 | $2,242 | — | — | 100.0% |
| 12186 | 6,512 | $1,175 | $360,000 | $112,446 | 15.9% |
| 12158 | 5,878 | $1,653 | $315,100 | $97,419 | 29.4% |
| 12143 | 5,664 | $1,150 | $234,000 | $95,101 | 24.2% |
| 12084 | 5,328 | $1,598 | $348,600 | $91,063 | 74.4% |
| 12183 | 2,970 | $1,084 | $138,300 | $59,406 | 75.7% |
| 12207 | 1,988 | $1,331 | $232,000 | $58,998 | 96.0% |
| 12023 | 1,791 | $1,100 | $302,300 | $112,885 | 7.7% |
| 12193 | 1,746 | — | $308,100 | $108,438 | 11.7% |
| 12059 | 1,530 | $985 | $340,400 | $106,506 | 8.9% |
| 12067 | 1,165 | $1,104 | $390,700 | $125,521 | 9.4% |
| 12469 | 798 | — | $229,400 | $99,722 | 5.2% |
| 12120 | 600 | — | $309,500 | $78,917 | 6.6% |
| 12041 | 468 | $799 | $250,400 | $122,143 | 28.2% |
| 12147 | 466 | — | $243,100 | $85,875 | 2.0% |
| 12046 | 358 | — | $268,400 | $80,707 | 7.2% |
| 12085 | 357 | — | $232,800 | — | 83.5% |
| 12007 | 331 | — | $386,700 | $200,078 | 8.8% |
| 12045 | 207 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 12460 | 152 | — | $342,500 | $109,750 | 5.0% |
| 12161 | 99 | — | — | $123,750 | 30.0% |
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Questions about Albany County
What is the crime rate in Albany County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Albany County recorded 355 violent and 2,051 property crimes per 100,000 residents (1,116 violent and 6,446 property crimes in all).
Which place in Albany County has the highest rent?
the Town of Bethlehem has the highest median gross rent, $1,721 (±$81) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Albany County has the lowest rent?
the Town of Westerlo has the lowest median gross rent, $763 (±$235) a month.
What is the median rent in Albany County, New York?
The median gross rent in Albany County is $1,313 (±$26) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Albany County, New York
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Albany County, New York
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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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.
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