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Albany County, New York: crime rate, income and local data
FBI reports put Albany County at 3.7 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, close to the rate for New York (3.8). Households here have a median income of $85,333 and the unemployment rate was 3.9% in August 2026. About 317,018 people live in the county.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Albany County?
Police agencies in Albany County reported an average of 1,181 violent crimes and 7,407 property crimes a year from 2021 to 2025. The violent rate, 3.7 per 1,000 people, is close to the New York rate (3.8); nationally it is 3.7. Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 23.4 per 1,000 residents, compared with 15.7 across New York. Aggravated assaults make up 67% of the violent total. CDC death records show about 12 homicide deaths a year in the county (3.7 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Albany County | Per 1,000 | New York per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,181 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 16 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 92 | 0.29 | 0.26 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 275 | 0.87 | 1.0 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 797 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 7,407 | 23.4 | 15.7 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 740 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 6,149 | 19.4 | 12.9 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 517 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (10 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Albany County?
Median household income is $85,333, close to the statewide figure ($85,974). The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $294,600 by its owners; renters pay a median $1,313. 11.0% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 15.6%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.9% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 6,618 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Albany County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 317,018 | 19,852,366 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $85,333 | $85,974 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $294,600 | $423,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,313 | $1,621 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.0% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 13.0% | 14.0% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 11.0% | 15.6% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 46.4% | 40.2% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 56.6% | 54.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 38.4 | 39.8 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.5% | 90.8% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 3.2% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Albany County?
Albany County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. None of the seven hazards on our map (floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat, earthquakes, hurricanes) is rated above “Relatively Moderate” here. The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
No active Superfund site is listed in Albany County. 1 former site has finished cleanup and been taken off EPA's National Priorities List: Mercury Refining, Inc.. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Albany County has 16 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 3 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 13 Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Alcove Dam (80 ft) and Watervliet Upper Dam (72 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
19 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 347,925 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Albany County was covered by 1 federal major disaster declaration from 2016 through 2025 (Snowstorm 1), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 1 of 366 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 35 community water systems, 4 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 1 (highest). NHTSA counted 17 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 3 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Albany County?
Albany County had 27 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (11 active that day). Listed roads include I-87, I-787 and I-90 westbound. 21 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Albany County?
Federal school lists show 76 public and 28 private schools in the county. 11 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 63 fire or EMS stations and 23 police or sheriff stations. 2 state parks or recreation areas: John Boyd Thacher State Park and Peebles Island State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Albany County
Gun shops
5 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Albany County, plus 12 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: American Shooter Supply INC (Albany), American Trade And Goods INC Dba The Outdoorsman (Cohoes), Conroy's Bait Supply (Watervliet), Ny Shooter Supply (Albany) and S & K Prevention INC (Latham).
Liquor stores
52 liquor stores are on the map in Albany County: 20 Mall Wine & Liquor INC (Guilderland), Albany Wine & Spirits (Albany), All Star Wine & Spirits (Latham), Anthony's Loudonville Wine & Spirits (Loudonville), Bj's Wholesale Club (Albany), Broadway Liquor (Albany), Broadway Plaza Liquor (Albany), Capital Wine & Liquor Store (Albany) and 44 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in Albany County: Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood Albany (Albany).
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Albany County?
Albany County averaged 1,181 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 3.7 per 1,000 residents, close to the New York rate (3.8). The property-crime rate was 23.4 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Albany County?
$85,333 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $85,974 for New York and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Albany County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.9% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 6,618 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Albany County?
Albany County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. None of the seven hazards on our map (floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat, earthquakes, hurricanes) is rated above “Relatively Moderate” here.
Are there Superfund sites in Albany County?
No active Superfund site is listed in Albany County. 1 former site has finished cleanup and been taken off EPA's National Priorities List: Mercury Refining, Inc..
Is there road construction in Albany County right now?
Albany County had 27 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (11 active that day). Listed roads include I-87, I-787 and I-90 westbound. 21 are on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Albany County?
11 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Albany County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia County | 61,100 | 0.53 | $81,528 |
| Greene County | 47,409 | 0.44 | $77,945 |
| Rensselaer County | 160,332 | 2.0 | $87,915 |
| Saratoga County | 238,284 | 0.80 | $100,787 |
| Schenectady County | 160,369 | 3.5 | $79,623 |
| Schoharie County | 30,049 | 0.27 | $70,133 |
Cities in Albany County with their own page: Albany.
More: New York statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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