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Albany, NY is a 400-year-old city on the banks of the Hudson River. Discovered in 1609 by Henry Hudson, this city is the oldest continuously chartered city in the country — that means it’s older than New York City or Boston! Albany is a great city to explore because it’s full of so many engaging attractions and must-see sites! But Albany is also a city of storytellers, who want very much to welcome visitors and acquaint them with our fun and quirky history.

It’s a great place to live, work, or visit. There are so many unique locations to discover from the New York State Capitol and Empire State Plaza to museums in Albany. We have breathtaking sites like Cohoes Falls or views from Thacher Park and the Helderberg Escarpment. The Albany County Rail Trail and Lawson Lake offer picturesque locales for recreation. And when it comes to sporting events and concerts, our MVPA Arena has undergone a major transformation and is the premier spot for entertainment.

Albany County is a vibrant community full of small businesses, locally-owned restaurants and plenty of exciting things to do.

Albany houses and educates well over 100,000 college and university students on a dozen campuses across the Capital Region. Students discover links to their future, valuable connections, and real world experiences. Located in the heart of Tech Valley, the Capital Region is the place to excel in the fields of arts, healthcare, law, government, education, social services, technology, and more.

Discover Albany’s world-class museums, thriving craft beverage scene, fascinating historic sites, unique shopping experiences and outdoor adventures.

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In the friendly area of Albany you’ll be in good company with around 154,578 residents with around 50% of those homeowners. With an average age of 36, the residents of Albany are well established, made up of families of all age groups. Though fairly kicked back throughout the week, during weekends and holidays, you can see a lot more activity and excitement. Over the past 30 days roughly 90 homes have been sold with an average sold price of $354,526. That is an increase of $1,290 from the previous period.

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