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Albany, New York · ZIP 12206

Albany — ZIP 12206

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Albany (12206) scores 39/100 — Below Average for Albany. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $228K.

39OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

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

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index32/100
Avg math proficiency23%
Avg reading proficiency31%
Schools nearby5

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index65/100
Typical home value$228K
Median rent$1,801/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

$228K

Median Rent

$1,801/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 22 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
HENRY JOHNSON CHARTER SCHOOLKG–04346
42%
52%
BRIGHTER CHOICE CHARTER SCHOOL FOR GIRLSKG–05316
27%
42%
BRIGHTER CHOICE CHARTER SCHOOL FOR BOYSKG–05240
27%
37%
SHERIDAN PREPARATORY ACADEMYPK–05284
12%
12%
ROOTS ACADEMY AT WEST HILLPK–05283
8%
12%

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

14,592

Median Income

$42K

Homeownership

27%

Median Age

32 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 12206 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 12206 has a school score of 32/100. 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 12206 is approximately $228K. 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 12206 in Albany has an overall NeighborScore of 39/100. 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.