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Albany, CA Housing Market & City Data

Explore key insights and real experiences from people who call Albany home. Use the data below as a starting point to compare and discover what makes this city a great place to live.

5.0
Average City Rating
19,696
Population Estimate
$882,386
Median Home Value
96.5%
Employment Rate
72.9%
Bachelor's Degree+

Albany City Reviews

Real experiences from people who call Albany home.

5.0
(1 Reviews)

Colin Davies

Albany is defined by high demand, tight inventory, and a top-rated public school district. Its housing stock consists primarily of well-preserved 1920s Craftsman bungalows, MacGregor homes, and mid-century residences on compact lots. Walkability along Solano, combined with proximity to BART and UC Berkeley, maintains strong price retention across market cycles. Buyers face competitive conditions, making precise valuation, thorough pre-market disclosure review, and strategic contract preparation essential.

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Housing & Demographic Overview

Key insights about the community

Data as of September 2026

HOUSING DATA (September 2026)

Median Price per SqFt$602
Median Listing Price$669,000
Median Days on Market25
Active Listings25
New Listings18
Total Listings (Active + Pending)36
Avg Listing Price$868,548
Avg Listing Price Change MoM16%
Avg Listing Price Change YoY-9%

HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW

Family Size3.07
Family Dual Income59.6
Median Household Income$95,400
Median Individual Income$52,830
Home Ownership47.0%
Home Value$882,386
Median Rent$1,856
Rent Burden30.9%
Poverty8.9%

EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS

EDUCATION

  • No Highschool Degree or GED5.2%
  • Highschool Education7.4%
  • Some College14.5%
  • Bachelors Degree32.5%
  • Graduate Degree40.4%
  • Total College or Above72.9%
  • Stem Degree57.2%

GENDER BREAKDOWN

  • Male49.2%
  • Female50.8%

MARITAL STATUS

  • Married55.7%
  • Divorced10.6%
  • Never Married30.0%
  • Widowed3.7%

CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN

CITY DATA

CityAlbany
State IDCA
Population19,696

AGE BREAKDOWN

Age Group% of Population
Under 1827.2%
19–2912.7%
30–3915.2%
40–4916.9%
Age Group% of Population
50–5911.5%
60–699.5%
70–794.9%
80+2.2%

WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER

WORKFORCE

Labor Force Participation69.2%
Unemployment Rate3.5%
Disabled6.4%

ETHNICITY

White49.6%
Black3.0%
Asian29.2%
Native American0.8%
Pacific Islander0.4%
Other7.5%
Multiple9.5%

OTHER

Hispanic15.0%
Limited English7.8%
Health Uninsured2.7%
Veteran3.5%

Local Discussions

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  5. What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Albany, CA?

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  8. What are the best neighborhoods in Albany, CA for first-time home buyers?

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  9. What is it like to live in Albany, CA?

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Top Real Estate Agents in Albany, CA

Sara Min Zhao

KW Advisors

Oakland, CA

5.0 (12 reviews)

25 Years of Experience

Daniel Winkler

Daniel Winkler and Associates, Inc.

Albany, CA

5.0 (23 reviews)

37 Years of Experience

Derek Han

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate

Berkeley, CA

5.0 (116 reviews)

21 Years of Experience

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Neighborhoods in Albany, CA

Get to know neighborhoods in Albany, ordered by the number of properties in the provider sample.

  • Gateview

    Gateview ↗

    Median asking price
    $423,500
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    107
    A

    Nearby schools · estimated

    9/10 · 2 schools

  • Memorial Park

    Memorial Park ↗

    Median asking price
    $839,000
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    85
    B

    Nearby schools · estimated

    6.7/10 · 10 schools

  • Bayside Commons coa

    Bayside Commons ↗

    Median asking price
    $549,000
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    82
    A

    Nearby schools · estimated

    9/10 · 2 schools

  • Jewel's Terrace Park

    Terrace Park ↗

    Median asking price
    $1,260,000
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    65
    B

    Nearby schools · estimated

    7.5/10 · 6 schools

  • Bridgewater Owners Association

    Bridgewater ↗

    Median asking price
    $592,500
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    19
    A

    Nearby schools · estimated

    9/10 · 2 schools

Data as of . Listing snapshots from Redfin; nearby-school rating estimates.

About these neighborhood estimates

Prices and counts describe active listings returned by the provider, excluding coming-soon and nearby search results. They are asking prices, not sold prices, and may not include every home for sale.

Nearby-school grades are FastExpert estimates from the average available ratings of unique public schools returned for sampled neighborhood properties. A: 8–10; B: 6–under 8; C: 4–under 6; D: 2–under 4; F: 1–under 2. Unrated schools are excluded. Nearby schools may not be assigned to a specific address.

Photos show identified local landmarks. Five neighborhoods are shown, ordered by property count. Median asking price breaks a tie.

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