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Albany, California

Introduction to Albany, California

Albany, California, in Alameda county, is 1 mile NW of Berkeley, California and 5 miles N of Oakland, California. The city is considered part of the Oakland metropolitan area. Albany has a population of 16,444.

Albany History

In 1908, a group of local women objected the dumping of Berkeley garbage in their community. They confronted the drivers of the wagon near what is now the corner of San Pablo Avenue and Buchanan Street. The local women told the drivers of the horse drawn garbage wagons to go home, which they did quickly and without objection. The inhabitants of the town voted to incorporate as the City of Ocean View, shortly thereafter. In 1909, voters changed the name of the city, mainly to differentiate the city from the adjacent section of Berkeley which had previously been named Ocean View. On a vote of 38 to 6, the city was renamed in honor of Albany, New York.

Albany and nearby Attractions

  • Terrace Park
  • Memorial Park
  • Ocean View Park
  • Opal Staniek Tot Lot
  • Ohlone Greenway
  • Albany Hill

Things To Do In Albany

The Albany community center is the focal point of various recreation activities in the city. It hosts numerous events, parties, receptions and meetings. The city has many parks which are great places to hang out with friends and family members during leisure time. There are also many good restaurants and cafes in the city.

Albany Transportation

Air Transportation is available from Metropolitan Oakland International airport.

Albany Higher Education

University Of California-Berkeley serves the city.

High Points

Albany strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyAlbany Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyAlbany College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyAlbany Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Albany Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Albany Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Albany Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Albany, CA

Comparing Albany to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women109
Racial Diversity107
Well-Paid Single Men98
Female Share of the Population910
Age of the Population57
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Senior Citizens36
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size32
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income87
People in Middle Class or Better77
People Above Poverty67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home98
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
People Living Alone78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Affordability of Rents13
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime57
Low Property Crime43
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