Albany

Albany is known for its top ranking school district and parks and recreational facilities.

Welcome to Albany

Located in the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area, the city of Albany sits between Berkeley and El Cerrito. The diverse community of Albany is filled with charming single-family homes and small businesses including some of the Bay Area's best restaurants and shops down Solano Avenue, the business district of the city.
 
Albany is known for its top-ranking school district and parks and recreational facilities, including the new East Shore Park, San Francisco Bay Trail, and Golden Gate Fields Race Track. Dedicated to maintaining its small-town environment and atmosphere, the city of Albany prides itself on creating a warm, friendly, and inviting environment for families and students, due to its close proximity to the University of California, Berkeley. With under 19,000 residents, Albany is the perfect community for a small-town feel with an ease of access to larger metropolitan areas, including Oakland and San Francisco.

Overview for Albany, CA

22,155 people live in Albany, where the median age is 37.9 and the average individual income is $53,275.73. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

22,155

Total Population

37.9 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$53,275.73

Average individual Income

Around Albany, CA

There's plenty to do around Albany, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

96
Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
98
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score
57
Good Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Itty Bitty Bakerry, Argentine Tango with Mira Barakat, and GenX Fitness.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Itty Bitty Bakerry Logo
Dining 1.74 miles 21 reviews 5/5 stars
Argentine Tango with Mira Barakat Logo
Active 4.51 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
GenX Fitness Logo
Active 1.7 miles 12 reviews 5/5 stars
Anjuli Mahendra, LMT - Embodied Resonance Logo
Active 1.97 miles 16 reviews 5/5 stars
Zumba with Bonnie Logo
Active 1.77 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
H2 Fitness Logo
Active 3.43 miles 13 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Albany, CA

Population Households Employment

Albany has 8,404 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Albany do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 22,155 people call Albany home. The population density is 11,252.28 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

22,155

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

37.9

Median Age

48.84 / 51.16%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
8,404

Total Households

3

Average Household Size

$53,275.73

Average individual Income

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Albany, CA

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Primary Schools ()
Middle Schools ()
High Schools ()
Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Albany. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Bright Star Montessori School
1370 Marin Ave, Albany, CA, 94706
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Cornell Elementary
920 Talbot Ave., Albany, CA, 94706
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Albany High
603 Key Route Blvd., Albany, CA, 94706
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
5/5
Marin Elementary
1001 Santa Fe Ave., Albany, CA, 94706
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
MacGregor High (Continuation)
603 Key Route Blvd., Albany, CA, 94706
PUBLIC
10th - 12th
No rating available
Tilden Preparatory School
1231 Solano Ave, Albany, CA, 94706
PRIVATE
6th - 12th
No rating available
Albany Middle
1259 Brighton Ave., Albany, CA, 94706
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
Ocean View Elementary
1000 Jackson St., Albany, CA, 94706
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5

Browse Properties in the Area

Pending
MLS® 41038573

$3,300,000

411 Stannage, Albany, CA 94706
7,352 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® CRNP23207654

$3,000,000

1320 9th Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
7,500 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 41040746

$2,100,000

1728 7Th St, Berkeley, CA 94710
3 Baths 4,512 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 41040349

$1,795,000

1730 Solano, Berkeley, CA 94707
1,970 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 41042272

$1,695,000

700 Hillside Ave, Albany, CA 94706
4 Beds 2 Baths 2,028 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 41040311

$1,595,000

1235 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley, CA 94706
2,763 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® ML81948658

$1,498,000

1297 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702
4 Beds 2,650 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® ML81948657

$1,498,000

1283 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702
4 Beds 2,650 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 41044842

$1,495,000

1446 Portland Avenue, Albany, CA 94706
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,850 Sq.Ft.
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