Metro area profile · New York
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area, each scored against other metro areas.
- Population, 2025
- 915,835
- +1.9% since 2020
- Households
- 383,063
- Median household income
- $88,074
- +23.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $285,900
- Jobs located here
- 460,466
- Highest market score
- 82
- HVAC and plumbing, #8 of 387 scored metro areas
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What this means
An estimated 915,835 people live in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area, in 383,063 households. Population estimates show the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area grew 1.9% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area is $88,074 a year, 9% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 23.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area spend the most on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 116, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on gasoline and other fuels (72).
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area are for HVAC and plumbing companies (82), roofing and gutter companies (79) and home repair companies (78). The Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area ranks #8 of 387 scored metro areas for HVAC and plumbing companies.
The Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area takes in 5 counties: Albany County, Saratoga County, Schenectady County, Rensselaer County and Schoharie County. For its number of households, the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for home inspectors (83% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for mortgage brokers and lenders (53% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area with other metro areas 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 metro areas | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC and plumbing | 82 | #8 of 387 | 169 | 4.4 | $7.5M | 157 | 251 |
| Roofing and gutters | 79 | #9 of 381 | 103 | 2.7 | $12.3M | 145 | 47 |
| Home repair trades | 78 | #10 of 387 | 372 | 9.7 | $3.4M | 140 | 533 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 77 | #15 of 387 | 841 | 22.0 | Index only | 157 | 178 |
| Real estate | 76 | #16 of 387 | 1,038 | 27.1 | Index only | 160 | 460 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 76 | #17 of 373 | 75 | 2.0 | Index only | 246 | 39 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 75 | #36 of 387 | 465 | 12.1 | $2M | 154 | 253 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 73 | #43 of 387 | 728 | 19.0 | $1.3M | 142 | 315 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 70 | #67 of 387 | 427 | 11.1 | $3.8M | 123 | 751 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 69 | #59 of 386 | 135 | 3.5 | $3.6M | 114 | 28 |
| Pest control | 68 | #55 of 345 | 38 | 1.0 | $13.5M | 132 | 31 |
| Property management | 67 | #47 of 374 | 81 | 2.1 | Index only | 160 | 188 |
| Hair salons | 65 | #57 of 387 | 838 | 21.9 | $482K | 112 | 198 |
| Electricians | 63 | #81 of 383 | 100 | 2.6 | $12.6M | 105 | 235 |
| Chiropractors | 63 | #91 of 386 | 158 | 4.1 | $3M | 127 | 81 |
| Gyms | 62 | #84 of 387 | 251 | 6.6 | $1.5M | 118 | 124 |
| Spas and skin care | 61 | #88 of 387 | 360 | 9.4 | $1.1M | 128 | 86 |
| Physical therapy | 61 | #110 of 386 | 177 | 4.6 | $2.7M | 113 | 115 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 59 | #93 of 387 | 1,627 | 42.5 | $248K | 117 | 448 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 59 | #128 of 387 | 398 | 10.4 | $1.2M | 123 | 317 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 59 | #133 of 387 | 3,829 | 100.0 | $420K | 113 | 1,826 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 58 | #129 of 387 | 3,107 | 81.1 | $155K | 102 | 1,023 |
| Child care and preschools | 58 | #135 of 387 | 207 | 5.4 | $1.2M | 118 | 276 |
| Home inspectors | 57 | #81 of 243 | 41 | 1.1 | Index only | 67 | 12 |
| Dry cleaners | 57 | #102 of 272 | 45 | 1.2 | $20.3M | 129 | 41 |
| House cleaning | 57 | #116 of 375 | 68 | 1.8 | $7.6M | 118 | 217 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 57 | #140 of 387 | 235 | 6.1 | $2M | 115 | 468 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 56 | #150 of 387 | 336 | 8.8 | $4.8M | 116 | 291 |
| Laundromats | 56 | #150 of 364 | 77 | 2.0 | $11.8M | 95 | 21 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 55 | #126 of 290 | 18 | 0.5 | $17.4M | 127 | 23 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 55 | #151 of 387 | 374 | 9.8 | $4.3M | 116 | 265 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 55 | #153 of 387 | 305 | 8.0 | $1.7M | 100 | 634 |
| Barbershops | 55 | #155 of 387 | 210 | 5.5 | $1.9M | 102 | 22 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 54 | #152 of 387 | 2,120 | 55.3 | $759K | 114 | 803 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 53 | #153 of 387 | 573 | 15.0 | $672K | 101 | 250 |
| Nail salons | 52 | #172 of 387 | 188 | 4.9 | $2.1M | 129 | 138 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 52 | #186 of 387 | 762 | 19.9 | $3.5M | 103 | 347 |
| Grocery stores | 52 | #190 of 387 | 264 | 6.9 | $10.1M | 109 | 188 |
| Tire shops | 52 | #193 of 386 | 112 | 2.9 | $2.8M | 112 | 46 |
| Pizza | 50 | #198 of 387 | 373 | 9.7 | $4.3M | 85 | 751 |
| Auto repair and car care | 50 | #204 of 387 | 1,073 | 28.0 | $292K | 109 | 525 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 49 | #206 of 381 | 90 | 2.3 | $3.5M | 113 | 81 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 48 | #109 of 197 | 32 | 0.8 | $15M | 61 | 14 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 48 | #196 of 385 | 199 | 5.2 | $2.6M | 88 | 386 |
| Car washes and detailing | 48 | #208 of 387 | 119 | 3.1 | $2.6M | 105 | 57 |
| Convenience stores | 48 | #216 of 387 | 373 | 9.7 | $7.2M | 91 | 159 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 45 | #214 of 347 | 103 | 2.7 | $3.7M | 92 | 124 |
| Auto repair shops | 44 | #253 of 387 | 658 | 17.2 | $476K | 107 | 388 |
| Insurance agencies | 42 | #239 of 387 | 470 | 12.3 | $1.2M | 95 | 295 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 42 | #267 of 387 | 219 | 5.7 | $1.8M | 87 | 126 |
| Veterinarians | 39 | #262 of 384 | 117 | 3.1 | $2.2M | 83 | 90 |
| Gas stations | 35 | #292 of 387 | 330 | 8.6 | $2.2M | 91 | 346 |
| Pet businesses | 33 | #319 of 387 | 388 | 10.1 | $678K | 77 | 198 |
| Pet stores | 32 | #320 of 382 | 67 | 1.7 | $3.9M | 87 | 32 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 29 | #336 of 386 | 156 | 4.1 | $1.7M | 66 | 76 |
| Funeral homes | 28 | #323 of 377 | 113 | 2.9 | $480K | 71 | 73 |
Household spending in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area
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 | $313.3M | $818 | 85 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $716.1M | $1,870 | 72 |
| Food away from home | $1.6B | $4,200 | 103 |
| Groceries | $2.7B | $6,965 | 110 |
| Personal care products and services | $404.1M | $1,055 | 105 |
| Child care and other personal services | $244.1M | $637 | 110 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $384.8M | $1,005 | 102 |
| Medical and dental services | $481.4M | $1,257 | 98 |
| Pets | $263.2M | $687 | 76 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $911.4M | $2,379 | 116 |
| Vehicle insurance | $559.6M | $1,461 | 75 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $1.3B | $3,295 | 109 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $514.3M | $1,343 | 95 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $7.2B | $18,768 | 113 |
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 the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 915,835+1.9% since 2020
- Households
- 383,063
- Median age
- 41.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 64%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.6
- Land area
- 2,812 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 322
- Median household income
- $88,074+23.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $114,274
- Median home value
- $285,900
- Jobs located here
- 460,466
- Daytime population
- 937,878Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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- Albany County, NY317,018 people
- Saratoga County, NY238,284 people
- Schenectady County, NY160,369 people
- Rensselaer County, NY160,332 people
- Schoharie County, NY30,049 people
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Questions
How fast is the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area growing?
Population estimates put the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area at 915,835 people in 2025, up 1.9% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 383,063 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 23.6%, before inflation.
How much do households in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area spend?
Households in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area spend about $7.2B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $2.7B on groceries and $1.6B on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area runs highest on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 116, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on gasoline and other fuels (72).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area?
Of the business types scored in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area, HVAC and plumbing companies (82), roofing and gutter companies (79) and home repair companies (78) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For HVAC and plumbing companies, that ranks #8 of 387 scored metro areas.
How does the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area is $88,074, 9% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $285,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for home inspectors (83% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for mortgage brokers and lenders (53% 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 the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area, each ranked against other metro areas.
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