Buying Property in Albany County as a Foreigner
Federal & New York tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
Albany County aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its citys. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any city.
Every city in Albany County, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor HillHood | $234,930 | 7.6% | 44 | 13 | 8 |
| BeverwyckHood | $499,852 | — | 54 | 19 | 8 |
| Buckingham LakeHood | $331,901 | 5.8% | 56 | 24 | 8 |
| CampusHood | $341,136 | 6.1% | 56 | 24 | 92 |
| Capitol HillHood | $179,947 | 8.6% | 42 | 14 | 8 |
| Center SquareHood | $234,930 | 7.6% | 38 | 13 | 8 |
| Delaware AvenueHood | $244,927 | 7.9% | 66 | 17 | 8 |
| DowntownHood | $178,697 | 11.9% | 64 | 5 | 8 |
| Eagle HillHood | $329,802 | 6.3% | 60 | 21 | 62 |
| HelderbergHood | $331,901 | 5.8% | 41 | 24 | 8 |
| Hudson ParkHood | $234,930 | 7.6% | 37 | 13 | 8 |
| Krank ParkHood | $179,947 | 8.6% | 73 | 14 | 8 |
| Lark StreetHood | $341,136 | 6.1% | 38 | 24 | 8 |
| MelroseHood | $329,802 | 6.3% | 58 | 21 | 8 |
| Mount HopeHood | $420,375 | 5.9% | 56 | 13 | 95 |
| New ScotlandHood | $331,901 | 5.8% | 64 | 24 | 8 |
| North AlbanyHood | $499,852 | — | 48 | 19 | 89 |
| PasturesHood | $179,947 | 8.6% | 60 | 14 | 8 |
| Pine HillsHood | $331,901 | 5.8% | 50 | 24 | 8 |
| Sheridan HollowHood | $234,930 | 7.6% | 47 | 13 | 8 |
| University HeightsHood | $331,901 | 5.8% | 72 | 24 | 8 |
| Village of AltamontCity | — | — | — | — | 92 |
| Village of ColonieCity | — | — | — | — | 62 |
| Village of Green IslandCity | — | — | — | — | 20 |
| Village of MenandsCity | — | — | — | — | 84 |
| Village of RavenaCity | — | — | — | — | 28 |
| Village of VoorheesvilleCity | — | — | — | — | 94 |
| Washington SquareHood | $233,431 | 9.2% | 46 | 15 | 8 |
| West HillHood | $499,852 | — | 46 | 19 | 8 |
| WhitehallHood | $331,901 | 5.8% | 59 | 24 | 8 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21.0 | 3.8 | -3.7% |
| 2023 | 21.9 | 3.9 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | 21.5 | 4.3 | +57.0% |
| 2021 | 13.6 |
Federal & New York tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
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| -21.5% |
| 2020 | 17.7 | 3.6 | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 17.5 | 3.6 | — |
