Much of Albany is organized around a traditional street grid, making it possible to walk or bike from residential streets to shops, restaurants, schools, parks, and neighborhood services. Solano Avenue, which extends through Albany and into North Berkeley, is the city’s best-known commercial corridor. It features restaurants, cafés, boutiques, professional services, and community events.
Albany real estate includes Craftsman bungalows, Mediterranean-style homes, cottages, mid-century properties, condominiums, townhomes, and small multifamily buildings. Many houses are located on compact parcels, while properties on or near Albany Hill may offer larger lots, wooded surroundings, distinctive architecture, or views.
The city’s recreational destinations include Memorial Park, Terrace Park, Ocean View Park, Albany Hill, and the Albany waterfront. Albany maintains parks, trails, sports fields, playgrounds, picnic areas, creeks, and open spaces. (City of Albany parks and community information)
Transportation options include AC Transit service, biking routes, connections to neighboring BART stations, and convenient access to Interstate 80 and Interstate 580. The City of Albany notes that AC Transit and nearby BART service connect the community with Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, San Francisco, and other Bay Area destinations. (City of Albany transportation map information)
Albany may be worth considering for buyers who want a smaller-city environment while remaining close to Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco, and the greater East Bay.
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.
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There's plenty to do around Albany, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Jay Vee Liquors, Organic Meals To Go, and Albany Elementary School Park.
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| Dining · $$ | 1.7 miles | 6 reviews | 1.7/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.86 miles | 46 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.44 miles | 1 review | 2/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.79 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.65 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.72 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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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 11,044 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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