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Albany
New York's capital city offers a vibrant mix of history, culture, and urban living.
Albany
Local Market Update · August 2026
New Listings
+78.3%
148 vs 83
Closed Sales
-16.9%
64 vs 77
Median Price
+4.1%
$317,500 vs $305,000
Active
245
Median List
$339,900
Avg DOM
78
Mirrors the GCAR monthly Local Market Update. Town-level boundary, current vs same month prior year. Live from MLS.
Living in Albany
From the stately brownstones of Center Square to the tree-lined neighborhoods of Pine Hills, Albany has something for everyone. A booming restaurant scene, world-class museums, and easy access to the Adirondacks make it a fantastic place to call home.
What stands out
State CapitalHistoric ArchitectureUniversity DistrictRestaurant SceneWashington Park
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Why people move here
Major employers in & around Albany
The Capital Region's economy draws people from across the country. Here are some of the anchors within commuting distance.
New York State Government
Public sector
As the state capital, Albany is anchored by tens of thousands of state jobs around the Empire State Plaza.
Albany Medical Center
Healthcare
The region's academic medical center and one of its largest single employers.
University at Albany (SUNY)
Higher education & research
CDPHP
Health insurance
Capital-Region-headquartered insurer.
Employer information is for orientation only and reflects well-known regional anchors, not a complete list. Commute times vary by address.
Living here
Life in Albany
Local amenities
- Washington Park
- Empire State Plaza
- NY State Museum
- Palace Theatre
- Lark Street shops & dining
- USS Slater (WWII destroyer escort)
Annual events
Living somewhere is also living its calendar. What Albany runs every year.
Mother's Day weekend (early May)
Tulip Festival
Washington Park comes alive with 150,000+ tulips, live music, and the crowning of the Tulip Queen. Albany's signature spring event since 1949.
Late November – Early January
Capital Holiday Lights in the Park
Drive-through holiday light display at Washington Park, a Capital Region tradition.
Thursdays in summer
Alive at Five
Free outdoor concert series at Jennings Landing on the Hudson waterfront.
Late September
LarkFEST
Lark Street's annual block party with food vendors, music, Albany's biggest street festival.
Homes for sale in Albany
245 on the market right now
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