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Albany County, NY market data
How Albany County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 321,225
- +2.2% since 2020
- Households
- 134,703
- Median household income
- $85,333
- +28.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $294,600
- Jobs located here
- 249,261
- Highest market score
- 77
- HVAC and plumbing, #87 of 1,707 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Albany County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Albany County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Albany County has an estimated 321,225 people and 134,703 households. Population estimates put the population change in Albany County from 2020 to 2025 at +2.2%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Albany County is $85,333, 6% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 28.8%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Albany County runs highest on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 114, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on gasoline and other fuels (67).
Of the business types scored in Albany County, HVAC and plumbing companies (77), chiropractors (72) and mortgage brokers and lenders (70) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For HVAC and plumbing companies, that ranks #87 of 1,707 scored counties.
Albany County is part of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for urgent care and walk-in clinics (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for pet stores (35% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Albany County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Albany County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC and plumbing | 77 | #87 of 1,707 | 63 | 4.7 | $6.9M | 146 | 98 |
| Chiropractors | 72 | #184 of 1,490 | 48 | 3.6 | $3.5M | 145 | 23 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 70 | #119 of 887 | 39 | 2.9 | Index only | 164 | 18 |
| Roofing and gutters | 70 | #166 of 1,177 | 52 | 3.9 | $8.4M | 99 | 18 |
| Home repair trades | 70 | #214 of 2,057 | 146 | 10.8 | $3M | 123 | 206 |
| Electricians | 68 | #196 of 1,160 | 31 | 2.3 | $14.1M | 117 | 90 |
| Child care and preschools | 64 | #420 of 1,611 | 68 | 5.0 | $1.2M | 124 | 97 |
| Home inspectors | 63 | #106 of 415 | 13 | 1.0 | Index only | 73 | 3 |
| Veterinarians | 62 | #453 of 1,485 | 31 | 2.3 | $2.9M | 108 | 25 |
| Convenience stores | 61 | #713 of 2,261 | 115 | 8.5 | $8.1M | 103 | 78 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 58 | #864 of 2,402 | 273 | 20.3 | $3.4M | 101 | 161 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 57 | #529 of 1,493 | 66 | 4.9 | $2.7M | 92 | 118 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 57 | #708 of 2,176 | 387 | 28.7 | Index only | 118 | 78 |
| Dry cleaners | 54 | #225 of 507 | 18 | 1.3 | $17.6M | 112 | 18 |
| Laundromats | 54 | #337 of 785 | 33 | 2.4 | $9.6M | 77 | 9 |
| Property management | 54 | #376 of 910 | 37 | 2.7 | Index only | 122 | 94 |
| Nail salons | 54 | #554 of 1,328 | 67 | 5.0 | $2.1M | 125 | 47 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 54 | #602 of 1,302 | 72 | 5.3 | $2.3M | 74 | 9 |
| Tire shops | 54 | #673 of 1,530 | 40 | 3.0 | $2.6M | 103 | 17 |
| Grocery stores | 53 | #912 of 2,070 | 108 | 8.0 | $8.6M | 93 | 83 |
| House cleaning | 52 | #363 of 847 | 25 | 1.9 | $7.1M | 112 | 81 |
| Pet businesses | 52 | #985 of 2,200 | 106 | 7.9 | $860K | 98 | 68 |
| Pest control | 51 | #338 of 699 | 22 | 1.6 | $8.1M | 79 | 13 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 51 | #639 of 1,327 | 32 | 2.4 | $3.2M | 104 | 28 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 50 | #251 of 479 | 6 | 0.4 | $17.1M | 125 | 10 |
| Pet stores | 50 | #476 of 974 | 17 | 1.3 | $5.4M | 119 | 13 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 50 | #860 of 1,771 | 113 | 8.4 | $1.6M | 94 | 212 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 50 | #927 of 1,889 | 126 | 9.4 | $4.4M | 107 | 118 |
| Real estate | 50 | #1,100 of 2,229 | 476 | 35.3 | Index only | 121 | 213 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 50 | #1,134 of 2,222 | 190 | 14.1 | $2.9M | 96 | 339 |
| Gas stations | 50 | #1,162 of 2,358 | 117 | 8.7 | $2M | 85 | 111 |
| Car washes and detailing | 48 | #769 of 1,451 | 40 | 3.0 | $2.6M | 102 | 22 |
| Gyms | 48 | #988 of 1,792 | 118 | 8.8 | $1.1M | 86 | 58 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 48 | #1,132 of 2,087 | 246 | 18.3 | $1.3M | 101 | 149 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 47 | #940 of 1,656 | 95 | 7.1 | $1.8M | 99 | 218 |
| Barbershops | 46 | #812 of 1,356 | 81 | 6.0 | $1.7M | 92 | 13 |
| Funeral homes | 45 | #839 of 1,472 | 42 | 3.1 | $447K | 66 | 26 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 45 | #1,209 of 2,063 | 163 | 12.1 | $3.4M | 92 | 111 |
| Hair salons | 45 | #1,437 of 2,339 | 354 | 26.3 | $396K | 92 | 106 |
| Pizza | 44 | #1,273 of 2,090 | 147 | 10.9 | $3.8M | 75 | 339 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 44 | #1,348 of 2,210 | 372 | 27.6 | $851K | 97 | 176 |
| Auto repair and car care | 44 | #1,459 of 2,401 | 379 | 28.1 | $271K | 101 | 197 |
| Spas and skin care | 43 | #1,134 of 1,769 | 152 | 11.3 | $922K | 105 | 49 |
| Auto repair shops | 43 | #1,516 of 2,378 | 227 | 16.9 | $453K | 102 | 144 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 42 | #910 of 1,461 | 46 | 3.4 | $2M | 78 | 30 |
| Physical therapy | 42 | #931 of 1,422 | 91 | 6.8 | $1.8M | 76 | 51 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 42 | #1,541 of 2,405 | 1,599 | 118.7 | $349K | 94 | 782 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 41 | #1,597 of 2,405 | 904 | 67.1 | $617K | 93 | 328 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 40 | #1,732 of 2,385 | 675 | 50.1 | $208K | 98 | 219 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 39 | #1,319 of 1,886 | 167 | 12.4 | $999K | 102 | 131 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 38 | #1,561 of 2,088 | 259 | 19.2 | $510K | 77 | 114 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 37 | #248 of 325 | 15 | 1.1 | $11.1M | 45 | 9 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 37 | #1,005 of 1,334 | 94 | 7.0 | $1.4M | 70 | 56 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 36 | #617 of 777 | 47 | 3.5 | $2.8M | 69 | 58 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 33 | #2,000 of 2,394 | 1,447 | 107.4 | $115K | 76 | 441 |
| Insurance agencies | 26 | #1,936 of 2,272 | 215 | 16.0 | $855K | 68 | 131 |
Household spending in Albany County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $102.8M | $763 | 80 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $235.8M | $1,751 | 67 |
| Food away from home | $558M | $4,142 | 102 |
| Groceries | $929.7M | $6,902 | 109 |
| Personal care products and services | $140.1M | $1,040 | 104 |
| Child care and other personal services | $84.6M | $628 | 108 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $132.2M | $981 | 100 |
| Medical and dental services | $166.9M | $1,239 | 96 |
| Pets | $91.2M | $677 | 74 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $316.4M | $2,349 | 114 |
| Vehicle insurance | $183.9M | $1,365 | 70 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $436.9M | $3,244 | 107 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $178.3M | $1,324 | 94 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $2.5B | $18,555 | 111 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Albany County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 321,225+2.2% since 2020
- Households
- 134,703
- Median age
- 40.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 57%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.5
- Land area
- 523 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 606
- Median household income
- $85,333+28.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $111,519
- Median home value
- $294,600
- Jobs located here
- 249,261
- Daytime population
- 417,371Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Albany County, NY growing?
Population estimates put Albany County at 321,225 people in 2025, up 2.2% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 134,703 households. Median household income rose 28.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Albany County, NY spend?
Households in Albany County spend about $2.5B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $929.7M on groceries and $558M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Albany County spend the most on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 114, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on gasoline and other fuels (67).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Albany County, NY?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Albany County are for HVAC and plumbing companies (77), chiropractors (72) and mortgage brokers and lenders (70). Albany County ranks #87 of 1,707 scored counties for HVAC and plumbing companies.
How does Albany County, NY compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Albany County is $85,333 a year, 6% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $294,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Albany County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for urgent care and walk-in clinics (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for pet stores (35% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. All 56 business types have a score in Albany County, each ranked against other counties.
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