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Albany, New York: crime rate and local statistics
FBI figures for 2025 show 8.3 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Albany, about 2.2 times the rate across New York (3.7). Median household income is $61,986 and the median home value is $234,700. Population: about 100,492 (Census, 2020-2024). Albany is the capital of New York.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Albany?
Albany's violent-crime rate for 2025 was 8.3 per 1,000 residents, based on 842 offenses reported to the FBI. It stands at about 2.2 times the New York rate (3.7); the U.S. figure is 3.3. Its murder count for the year was 10. Property crime came to 2,673 offenses (26.2 per 1,000; New York: 15.7). The yearly count has been fairly flat since 2021 (860 then).
| Offense (2025) | Albany count | Per 1,000 | New York per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 842 | 8.3 | 3.7 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 10 | 0.10 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 53 | 0.52 | 0.27 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 235 | 2.3 | 0.91 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 544 | 5.3 | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 2,673 | 26.2 | 15.7 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 324 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 2,124 | 20.8 | 13.3 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 225 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Albany changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 860 | 2,877 | 16 |
| 2022 | 955 | 3,807 | 14 |
| 2023 | 1,017 | 3,555 | 15 |
| 2024 | 937 | 3,026 | 13 |
| 2025 | 842 | 2,673 | 10 |
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. City figures are the Albany Police Department's own reports.
How does Albany compare with New York?
Albany's median household earns $61,986 a year, 28% lower than the state figure ($85,974). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $234,700, and half of renters pay more than $1,216 a month. About 100,492 people live on 21 square miles of land, roughly 4,695 per square mile. The city lies in Albany County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Albany | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 100,492 | 19,852,366 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $61,986 | $85,974 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $234,700 | $423,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,216 | $1,621 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 7.8% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 22.9% | 14.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 45.3% | 40.2% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 38.2% | 54.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 32.0 | 39.8 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Albany?
Albany has 2 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 1 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Rensselaer Lake Dam (30 ft) and Loudonville Reservoir Dam (18 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Albany County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”. 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.
Is there road construction in Albany?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 7 highway work zones in Albany city limits (6 active that day). Where crews are working: I-787, I-90 westbound and US 20. 6 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 or near Albany?
Inside the city limits there are 25 public schools (2024-25) and 14 private schools (2023-24). 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 3 state parks or recreation areas: John Boyd Thacher State Park, Peebles Island State Park and Schodack Island State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Albany
Gun shops
No gun shops or licensed gun dealers are on the map inside the Albany city limits.
Liquor stores
15 liquor stores are on the map inside the Albany city limits: Albany Wine & Spirits (Albany), Broadway Liquor (Albany), Broadway Plaza Liquor (Albany), Capital Wine & Liquor Store (Albany), Center Square Wine & Spirits (Albany), Central Liquor Store LLC (Albany), Gander's Wine & Liquor (Albany), Gateway Liquor (Albany) and 7 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Albany city limits: Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood Albany (Albany).
See them on the map: liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
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?
In 2025, Albany had 8.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (842 reported), about 2.2 times the New York rate (3.7). The property-crime rate was 26.2 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Albany?
$61,986 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $85,974 for New York.
How much do homes cost in Albany?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $234,700 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $423,800 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Albany?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Albany County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”.
Nearby cities
Troy, NY (8 mi) · Schenectady, NY (11 mi) · Chicopee, MA (71 mi) · Springfield, MA (75 mi) · Utica, NY (78 mi) · Bristol, CT (81 mi)
More: New York statewide numbers · county page: Albany County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Albany city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- 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).
- 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).
- 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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