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Albany, NY — ZIP 12210

Population: 10,297 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 12210 (Albany, NY) is $262,826 — down 2.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $182,000 after a median 83 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,460/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$262,826

Median home value

-2.9%

1-year change

83

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$262,826
1-year appreciation
-2.9%
3-year appreciation
+6.8%
5-year appreciation
+20.9%
10-year appreciation
+57.8%
All-time peak (2025-06)
$271,119
House Price Index (state)
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$182,000
Median list price
$350,000
Median price per sqft
$296
1-year sale-price change
-52.7%
Median days on market
83 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
13
Sale-to-list ratio
101.7%
1-year forecast
+2.5%
New listings (monthly)
3

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,460/mo
1-year rent change
+9.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,102/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,377/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,681/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,185/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,521/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
115.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
Schools include
KIPP TECH VALLEY CHARTER SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 13% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Dewey Loeffel Landfill (12.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.4 in
Annual snowfall
54.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
245
Days with Moderate air quality
113
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
186

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
366
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
53,726
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
40,897

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site (20 mi)
National parks include
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Saratoga National Historical Park, Thomas Cole National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
34
Nearest airport
Albany International Airport (ALB) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Albany International Airport (ALB) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
ELLIS HOSPITAL, SUNNYVIEW HOSPITAL AND REHABILITATION CENTER, SAMARITAN HOSPITAL OF TROY, NEW YORK
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-677 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Housing built before 1970
71.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,157
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
78.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
169,538
Average weekly wage
$1,365
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
71

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 12210State medianUS median
Median home value$262,826$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$182,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market83 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,460/mo$2,708/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,157$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 12210?
$262,826.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 12210?
$182,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 12210?
Median days on market: 83 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 12210?
Typical rent: $1,460/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 12210?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 12210?
Risk to homes is higher than 13% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 12210?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 12210?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 12210?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 12210 walkable?
Walkability index: 14.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 12210?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 12210?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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