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33 ZIP codes •
Population: 289,127
Should you buy in Albany County, NY?
Our answer, based on the numbers below.
π For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (66/100)
Mixed signals β some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.
πFor Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5
(47/100)
A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.
β οΈRisks to Know
2 flags
Elevated vacancy:
9.9% vacancy may signal weakening demand.
Tenant-protective state:
Landlord rating 1.0/5 β slower evictions, more regulations.
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Investability
County-wide average
Appreciation
6.3% 5yr CAGR
Landlord Climate
Regulatory friendliness
Avg Investabilityβ β β β β
Avg Home Value$354,331
Avg Monthly Rent$1,622
ZIP Codes33
Market Trends β Albany County
County Home Value History
County Rent History
Investing in Albany County Real Estate
This is a distressed-leaning county in New York: Albany has 26 cities, 33 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.
Investors considering Albany, New York should understand what the β β β ββ rating represents β a region with material challenges, not a temporary rough patch.
The 0% renter share in Albany masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.
A great house in the wrong ZIP is still a bad deal — screen every market by cash flow & cap rate.
Investor Insight: With 1,330 students living off-campus, Albany County has substantial rental demand from the college population β typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.
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