Primary sources for Albany, NY
- Census Bureau profile of Albany, NY, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Albany, NY, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Albany, NY, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Albany, NY
Electricity rates in Albany, New York
Albany, NY ranks 1 of 47 New York cities with 30,000+ residents for damaging-wind and tornado reports within 15 miles (505 since 2015). Albany, New York has 100,081 residents in 43,745 households; 30.7% heat with electricity.
Households in Albany, NY can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Albany on the map
Albany County, with Albany marked
Who supplies Albany
Albany County lists 2 utilities for Albany, NY, a city of 100,081: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Albany County page.
Outage risk around Albany
Albany, NY, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 504 wind and 1 tornado, 504.6 per 100,000 residents of 100,081. Top gust near Albany, NY: 87 knots, 100 mph. Damage near Albany, NY: $8.1M.
Reports within 15 miles of Albany, NY
wind and tornado reports, Albany, NY
- 41'15
- 18'16
- 58'17
- 53'18
- 110'19
- 79'20
- 47'21
- 33'22
- 22'23
- 41'24
- 3'25
| Albany, NY | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY, 2015 | 40 | 1 | 41 |
| Albany, NY, 2016 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Albany, NY, 2017 | 58 | 0 | 58 |
| Albany, NY, 2018 | 53 | 0 | 53 |
| Albany, NY, 2019 | 110 | 0 | 110 |
| Albany, NY, 2020 | 79 | 0 | 79 |
| Albany, NY, 2021 | 47 | 0 | 47 |
| Albany, NY, 2022 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| Albany, NY, 2023 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Albany, NY, 2024 | 41 | 0 | 41 |
| Albany, NY, 2025 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Facts about Albany
- Residents of Albany, NY, ACS 2023
- 100,0816 of 47 New York cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Albany, NY
- $59,48535 of 47 of those cities
- Households in Albany, NY
- 43,7452.29 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Albany, NY
- 37.9%16,585 owners and 27,160 renter households
- Housing units in Albany, NY
- 50,7096,964 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Albany, NY
- 30.7%13,424 of 43,745 homes
- Land area of Albany, NY
- 21.4 sq mi4,675.8 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Albany, NY
- 2.8%at 571 kWh a month over the $59,485 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Albany, NY
- 505NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 504.6 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Albany, NY
- 194940,832 of 50,709 homes (80.5%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Albany, NY
- $223,000$1,178 gross rent a month, 6.34% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Albany
Compare Albany with nearby cities
| City near Albany, NY | Distance from Albany | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY (this page) | 0 mi | 100,081 | $59,485 | 1949 | $223,000 | 505 | 11.9% |
| Troy, NY | 7.9 mi northeast | 51,054 (-49,027) | $57,688 (-$1,797) | 1938 (-11 yr) | $192,500 (-$30,500) | 451 (-54) | 12.6% (+0.7 pts) |
| Schenectady, NY | 11.5 mi northwest | 68,521 (-31,560) | $56,398 (-$3,087) | 1938 (-11 yr) | $152,000 (-$71,000) | 456 (-49) | 8.8% (-3.1 pts) |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 67.4 mi south | 31,778 (-68,303) | $60,050 (+$565) | 1952 (+3 yr) | $259,200 (+$36,200) | 310 (-195) | 8.3% (-3.6 pts) |
| Utica, NY | 78.2 mi northwest | 64,440 (-35,641) | $51,513 (-$7,972) | 1941 (-8 yr) | $133,400 (-$89,600) | 230 (-275) | 7.7% (-4.2 pts) |
| Middletown, NY | 90.2 mi south | 30,227 (-69,854) | $77,174 (+$17,689) | 1962 (+13 yr) | $271,000 (+$48,000) | 117 (-388) | 5.8% (-6.1 pts) |
Cost of living with electricity in Albany
Albany, NY: 43,745 households at $1,509 a year per home for electricity (Albany County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $66.0 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,350 a year per household.
| Group in Albany, NY | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Albany, NY median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY, all households | 43,745 | $1,509 | $66.0 million | 2.54% |
| Albany, NY, homeowners | 16,585 | $1,831 | $30.4 million | 3.08% |
| Albany, NY, renters | 27,160 | $1,091 | $29.6 million | 1.83% |
Who lives in Albany: income, cars, homes
In Albany, NY, 13,080 of 26,186 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 18,565 households moved in since 2018 and 7,137 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. In Albany, NY, 10,142 households own no vehicle and 14,244 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Albany, NY homes: 21,693 have 3+ bedrooms, 13,568 none or one, median 4.9 rooms. 21,137 residents of Albany, NY live below the poverty line, and the median age is 31.9. In Albany, NY, 14,042 of 43,745 households earn under $35,000, 12,171 $35,000-$75,000, 11,746 $75,000-$150,000 and 5,786 $150,000 or more. Of 49,353 workers in Albany, NY, 5,873 work from home, 27,069 drive alone, 5,402 ride transit and 4,567 walk.
Household income in Albany, NY
| Albany, NY | Value | Rank in New York |
|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY, households under $35,000 | 32.1% | 12 of 47 |
| Albany, NY, households $150,000 or more | 13.2% | 35 of 47 |
| Albany, NY, residents below poverty | 23.4% | 11 of 47 |
| Albany, NY, median age | 31.9 | 43 of 47 |
| Albany, NY, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 42.8% | 39 of 47 |
| Albany, NY, households without a vehicle | 23.2% | 10 of 47 |
| Albany, NY, households with 2+ vehicles | 32.6% | 39 of 47 |
| Albany, NY, workers at home | 11.9% | 18 of 47 |
| Albany, NY, cost-burdened renters | 50.0% | 37 of 47 |
| Albany, NY, moved in since 2018 | 42.4% | 2 of 47 |
| Albany, NY, moved in before 2000 | 16.3% | 42 of 47 |
Housing and heating in Albany
Albany, NY: 40,832 of 50,709 homes were built before 1980 and 3,925 in 2000 or later. Albany, NY has 13,537 detached houses, 12,771 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 127 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Albany, NY
% of homes by decade built, Albany, NY
- 43pre-40
- 840s
- 1250s
- 860s
- 1070s
- 880s
- 490s
- 200s
- 510s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Albany, NY
| Albany, NY | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY, median year built | 1949 | 1964 | -15 years | 38 of 47 |
| Albany, NY, built before 1980 | 80.5% | 69.9% | +10.6 points | 28 of 47 |
| Albany, NY, built 2000 or later | 7.7% | 12.2% | -4.5 points | 20 of 47 |
| Albany, NY, detached houses | 26.7% | 48.7% | -22.0 points | 40 of 47 |
| Albany, NY, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 25.2% | 20.6% | +4.6 points | 17 of 47 |
| Albany, NY, mobile homes | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.1 points | 29 of 47 |
| Albany, NY, renter households | 62.1% | 43.3% | +18.8 points | 7 of 47 |
| Albany, NY, median home value | $223,000 | $277,400 | -$54,400 | 33 of 47 |
| Albany, NY, median gross rent a month | $1,178 | $1,252 | -$74 | 33 of 47 |
| Albany, NY, people per household | 2.04 | 2.24 | -0.20 | 46 of 47 |
Analyst note on Albany
Albany, NY counts 100,081 residents in 43,745 households, on 21.4 square miles. Household income in Albany, NY is $59,485; 16,585 of its 43,745 households own. 13,424 of the 43,745 occupied homes in Albany, NY heat with electricity.
Albany, NY has 50,709 housing units, 6,964 of them vacant or seasonal. Albany, NY ranks 2 of 47 New York cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (31%). Albany, NY ranks 4 of 47 New York cities for the youngest residents (median age 31.9).
Albany, NY ranks 7 of 47 New York cities for the share of renter households (62%).
ZIP codes in Albany
| ZIP area touching Albany, NY | Share of the ZIP's land inside Albany | Share of Albany's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 12208 (Albany, NY) | 99.6% | 20.5% |
| 12203 (Albany, NY) | 39.6% | 19.3% |
| 12205 (Albany, NY) | 15.0% | 10.7% |
| 12209 (Albany, NY) | 100.0% | 10.3% |
| 12206 (Albany, NY) | 100.0% | 9.7% |
| 12202 (Albany, NY) | 100.0% | 9.4% |
| 12210 (Albany, NY) | 96.8% | 5.1% |
| 12207 (Albany, NY) | 100.0% | 4.6% |
| 12204 (Albany, NY) | 21.8% | 4.2% |
| 12222 (Albany, NY) | 73.6% | 2.3% |
| 12211 (Albany, NY) | 5.4% | 2.0% |
| 12226 (Albany, NY) | 100.0% | 1.7% |
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Questions on Albany
Albany: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Albany, NY: New York households pick a supplier and plan, and Albany County lists 2 utilities.
Albany: how does it rank among New York cities?
Albany, NY: rank 6 of 47 by its 100,081 residents, rank 35 of 47 by $59,485 median income.
Albany: how many homes heat with electricity?
Albany, NY: 13,424 of 43,745 occupied homes, 30.7%; Albany County 22.4%.
Albany: how much income goes to electricity?
At 571 kWh a month, 2.8% of the $59,485 median income in Albany, NY.
Albany: can I choose a supplier?
In most of New York yes; municipal and co-op areas around Albany, NY may be closed.
Albany: damaging storms reported nearby?
505 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Albany, NY, 2015 to 2025, 504.6 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Albany?
Albany, NY: median home built 1949; 40,832 of 50,709 homes (80.5%) predate 1980, 13,537 are detached and 12,771 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Albany, NY renters struggle with rent?
13,080 of 26,186 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many Albany, NY households have no car?
10,142 households; 14,244 have two or more.
How big are the homes in Albany, NY?
21,693 of 50,709 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 4.9 rooms.