Albany

A city on the east shore of San Francisco Bay in Alameda County, CA.

Welcome to Albany

Albany is a city on the east shore of San Francisco Bay in northwestern Alameda County, California. The population was 20,271 at the 2020 census. Albany has a history of real estate discrimination, which made it difficult for non-white buyers to acquire property and build homes in Albany.

Albany is located on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, bordering the city of Berkeley to the south and east, and the Contra Costa County cities of El Cerrito and Richmond to the north. Albany’s northern and southern borders are defined by two creeks, Codornices Creek on the south and Cerrito Creek on the north. Cerrito Creek takes its name from “El Cerrito de San Antonio”, now known as Albany Hill. The hill’s unusual location near the bay shore makes it a prominent landmark in the East Bay.

The rest of the city is relatively flat by Bay Area standards, except for a small area near the base of the Berkeley Hills. Albany’s waterfront has undergone significant man-made changes; the most prominent landform is now the Albany Bulb, a former garbage landfill jutting out into San Francisco Bay. The bulb was the site of a small art colony and shanty town until it was cleared to turn the area into part of the new Eastshore State Park.

Welcome to Albany

Albany is a city on the east shore of San Francisco Bay in northwestern Alameda County, California. The population was 20,271 at the 2020 census. Albany has a history of real estate discrimination, which made it difficult for non-white buyers to acquire property and build homes in Albany.

Albany is located on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, bordering the city of Berkeley to the south and east, and the Contra Costa County cities of El Cerrito and Richmond to the north. Albany’s northern and southern borders are defined by two creeks, Codornices Creek on the south and Cerrito Creek on the north. Cerrito Creek takes its name from “El Cerrito de San Antonio”, now known as Albany Hill. The hill’s unusual location near the bay shore makes it a prominent landmark in the East Bay.

The rest of the city is relatively flat by Bay Area standards, except for a small area near the base of the Berkeley Hills. Albany’s waterfront has undergone significant man-made changes; the most prominent landform is now the Albany Bulb, a former garbage landfill jutting out into San Francisco Bay. The bulb was the site of a small art colony and shanty town until it was cleared to turn the area into part of the new Eastshore State Park.

Property Listings

Price

Living Area

For Sale

MLS® 41107194

$2,480,000

545 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706-1126

For Sale

MLS® 41107110

$2,480,000

545 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706-1126

For Sale

MLS® 41115189

$1,395,000

1029 Pomona Ave, Albany, CA 94706

2 Beds 1 Bath 1,227 Sq.Ft.

For Sale

MLS® 41108553

$1,338,000

840 Key Route Blvd, Albany, CA 94706

5 Beds 2 Baths 1,978 Sq.Ft.

For Sale

MLS® 41107565

$1,338,000

840 Key Route Blvd, Albany, CA 94706-0000

For Sale

MLS® 41112649

$1,200,000

1112 Masonic Avenue, Albany, CA 94706

3 Beds 1 Bath 1,116 Sq.Ft.

Pending

MLS® 41111755

$1,068,000

704 Madison St, Albany, CA 94706

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,713 Sq.Ft.

For Sale

MLS® 41114867

$999,999

1146 Masonic Ave, Albany, CA 94706

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,592 Sq.Ft.

For Sale

MLS® 41114793

$998,000

920 Neilson St, Albany, CA 94706

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,177 Sq.Ft.

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Overview for Albany, CA

19,768 people live in Albany, where the median age is 37.8 and the average individual income is $72,518. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

19,768

Total Population

37.8 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$72,518

Average individual Income

Around Albany, CA

There's plenty to do around Albany, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

1

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

45

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Kristin Lovelace, Gaytha, and Alexis Calcano Acupuncture.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Kristin Lovelace page on Yelp Search 2800 Adeline St on Google Maps	Active	3.78 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Gaytha page on Yelp Search 1960 San Pablo Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	2.24 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Alexis Calcano Acupuncture page on Yelp Search 1152 Solano Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	1.77 miles	15 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hair By Ali Moss page on Yelp Search 1640 Martin Luther King Jr Way on Google Maps	Beauty	3.07 miles	19 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Albany, CA

Population Households Employment

Albany has 7,673 households, with an average household size of 2.5. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Albany do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 19,768 people call Albany home. The population density is 11,043.69 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

19,768

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

37.8

Median Age

46.34 / 53.66%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

7,673

Total Households

2.5

Average Household Size

$72,518

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Albany, CA

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Primary Schools ()

Middle Schools ()

High Schools ()

Mixed Schools ()

The following schools are within or nearby Albany. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Name

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Albany

Welcome to Albany

Alameda Point

Bay Port

Bronze Coast

East End

Fernside

Gold Coast

Harbor Bay

Marina Village

Mid Island

Northside

South Shore

West End

Woodstock

Adam’s Point

Bushrod

Crocker Highlands

Glenview

Highland Park & Highland Terrace

Jack London Square

Maxwell Park

Montclair

Redwood Heights

Sausal Creek

Tuxedo

Upper Laurel

Allendale

Cleveland Heights

Downtown

Jingletown

Mills Garden

Oakmore

Reservoir Hill

Seminary

Upper & Lower Dimond

Uptown

Bella Vista

Clinton

Fruitvale

Havenscourt

Ivy Hill

Lincoln Highlands

Millsmont

Rancho San Antonio

Rockridge

Temescal

Upper Peralta

West Oakland

Welcome to Albany

Property Listings

$2,480,000

$2,480,000

$1,395,000

$1,338,000

$1,338,000

$1,200,000

$1,068,000

$999,999

$998,000

Overview for Albany, CA

19,768

37.8 years

High

$72,518

Around Albany, CA

1

Car-Dependent

45

Somewhat Bikeable

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Albany, CA

19,768

High

37.8

46.34 / 53.66%

7,673

2.5