Albany County, NY home prices

Albany County, NY: the typical home is worth $370,761 as of 2026-05, up +4.7% over the past year and +205.2% since 2000. Listings run about $224/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $41,380 → 2026: $370,761 (9.0×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $370,761, homes in Albany County sit 47% above the New York median ($252,432) and 58% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #17 of 62 New York counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+4.7% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 32 days on the market, with 10% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.6× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~14% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,830/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,654/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Schenectady County, NY ($309,203) · Greene County, NY ($366,487) · Schoharie County, NY ($252,409) · Rensselaer County, NY ($324,062) · Columbia County, NY ($484,414) · Montgomery County, NY ($214,289)