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Albany, New York · ZIP 12205

Albany — ZIP 12205

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Albany (12205) scores 56/100 — Fair for Albany. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $340K.

56OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share23%
Property crime share77%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index69/100
Avg math proficiency57%
Avg reading proficiency48%
Schools nearby8

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index50/100
Typical home value$340K
Median rent$2,000/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$340K

Median Rent

$2,000/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

7,662

Violent Crime

1,114

Property Crime

6,548

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Albany County, New York (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
COLONIE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL09–121,640
98%
72%
MONTESSORI MAGNET SCHOOLPK–05322
67%
52%
VEEDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–04503
52%
37%
SADDLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–04351
52%
47%
FOREST PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–04311
52%
57%
SAND CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL05–08873
49%
46%
LISHA KILL MIDDLE SCHOOL05–08640
49%
48%
ROESSLEVILLE SCHOOLPK–04368
37%
27%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

25,912

Median Income

$91K

Homeownership

71%

Median Age

43.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 12205 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 12205 has a school score of 69/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 12205 is approximately $340K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 12205 in Albany has an overall NeighborScore of 56/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.