What are the best neighborhoods in Albany County, NY?
The current top-ranked neighborhoods include Whitehall, New Scotland, Westmere, Melrose, Buckingham Lake - Crestwood. Rankings use the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index.
County Rankings
Best neighborhoods in Albany County, NY
Eligible neighborhoods: 26
| Neighborhood | City | County Rank | Index | National Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall | Albany | #1 of 26 | 76.6 | 96.9 |
| New Scotland | Albany | #2 of 26 | 71.2 | 92.4 |
| Westmere | Albany | #3 of 26 | 71.1 | 92.3 |
| Melrose | Albany | #4 of 26 | 70.2 | 91.2 |
| Buckingham Lake - Crestwood | Albany | #5 of 26 | 69.6 | 90.5 |
| Helderberg | Albany | #6 of 26 | 69.3 | 90.1 |
| Upper Washington Avenue | Albany | #7 of 26 | 67.8 | 88.0 |
| Dunes | Albany | #8 of 26 | 66.3 | 85.4 |
| Normanskill | Albany | #9 of 26 | 63.8 | 81.0 |
| Lancaster | Albany | #10 of 26 | 61.7 | 76.8 |
| Delaware Avenue | Albany | #11 of 26 | 60.2 | 73.5 |
| Campus Area (University District) | Albany | #12 of 26 | 55.5 | 62.8 |
| Krank Park - Cherry Hill | Albany | #13 of 26 | 52.9 | 56.3 |
| Center Square | Albany | #14 of 26 | 49.5 | 47.8 |
| Hudson/Park | Albany | #15 of 26 | 44.7 | 36.6 |
| Pine Hills | Albany | #16 of 26 | 44.3 | 35.7 |
| Central Avenue | Albany | #17 of 26 | 44.0 | 35.1 |
| Bishop's Gate | Albany | #18 of 26 | 40.9 | 28.2 |
| West Hill | Albany | #19 of 26 | 40.6 | 27.6 |
| Second Avenue | Albany | #20 of 26 | 39.8 | 25.9 |
| Arbor Hill | Albany | #21 of 26 | 38.0 | 22.5 |
| Park South | Albany | #22 of 26 | 35.7 | 18.6 |
| North Albany - Shaker Park | Albany | #23 of 26 | 33.1 | 14.3 |
| Mansion Area | Albany | #24 of 26 | 29.9 | 9.9 |
| Sheridan Hollow | Albany | #25 of 26 | 29.4 | 9.2 |
Questions and Answers
Questions About Neighborhoods in Albany County, NY
What is the #1 ranked neighborhood in Albany County, NY?
Whitehall is currently #1 of 26 eligible neighborhoods in this cohort with an index of 76.6.
How many neighborhoods are ranked in Albany County, NY?
26 neighborhoods currently form the eligible published ranking cohort for Albany County, NY.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Value Opportunity in Albany County, NY?
Melrose has the strongest current Value Opportunity score in this group at 79.4.
Which neighborhood is rising fastest in Albany County, NY?
New Scotland has the strongest current year-over-year Zillow housing change in this group at 6.5%.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Stability and Strength score in Albany County, NY?
Whitehall currently has the strongest Stability and Strength score in this group at 71.7.
Which neighborhood has the highest estimated household income in Albany County, NY?
Krank Park - Cherry Hill has the highest current NDS-derived median household income in this group at approximately $118,219.
How are neighborhood rankings in Albany County, NY calculated?
Neighborhoods are ranked by the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index. Every published local rank includes the eligible denominator, and identity composition is excluded from scoring.
Current governed county ranking
Top Neighborhoods in Albany County, New York
#1
Whitehall
Albany, New York
#2
New Scotland
Albany, New York
#3
Westmere
Albany, New York
#4
Melrose
Albany, New York
#5
Buckingham Lake - Crestwood
Albany, New York
#6
Helderberg
Albany, New York
#7
Upper Washington Avenue
Albany, New York
#8
Dunes
Albany, New York
#9
Normanskill
Albany, New York
#10
Lancaster
Albany, New York
#11
Delaware Avenue
Albany, New York
#12
Campus Area (University District)
Albany, New York
#13
Krank Park - Cherry Hill
Albany, New York
#14
Center Square
Albany, New York
#15
Hudson/Park
Albany, New York
#16
Pine Hills
Albany, New York
#17
Central Avenue
Albany, New York
#18
Bishop's Gate
Albany, New York
#19
West Hill
Albany, New York
#20
Second Avenue
Albany, New York
#21
Arbor Hill
Albany, New York
#22
Park South
Albany, New York
#23
North Albany - Shaker Park
Albany, New York
#24
Mansion Area
Albany, New York
#25
Sheridan Hollow
Albany, New York