Livability Score

65
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) A+
KID Cafe
Coffee Shop
The French Press Cafe & Creperie
Coffee Shop
Museum Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe One Eleven
Coffee Shop
The French Press Cafe & Creperie
Coffee Shop
Iron Gate Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Daily Grind
Coffee Shop
Portelli's Joe N Dough
Coffee Shop
Mug Shots
Coffee Shop
Mr. B's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Prime at the Plaza Cafe
Coffee Shop
Capitol Melts
Coffee Shop
Cider Belly
Coffee Shop
B-Rad's Express
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Stacks Espresso Bar
Coffee Shop
PG's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Stagecoach Coffee
Coffee Shop
Stacks Espresso Bar
Coffee Shop
Healthy on Lark
Coffee Shop
Hamilton Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
Steuben Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
Fresh N' Pressed
Coffee Shop
3 Fish Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bonobo cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) A+
Underground Railroad Education Center
Museum
Ten Broeck Mansion
Museum
Capital Repertory Theatre
Theatre Arts
Lauren and Harold Iselin Performing Arts Studio
Theatre Arts
Palace Theatre
Theatre Arts
Albany Institute of History and Art
Museum
Irish American Heritage Museum
Museum
Fuze Box
Nightclub
Albany Center Galleries
Art Gallery
New York State Capitol Tour
Attraction
Huck Finn's Playland
Theme Park
Alacrity Frame Workshop and Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Albany Center Gallery
Art Gallery
Lewis A. Swyer Theatre
Theatre Arts
The Egg Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Savannah's
Nightclub
Empire State Plaza
Attraction
Kitty Carlisle Hart Theatre
Theatre Arts
Jennings Landing
Theatre Arts
MVP Arena
Stadium
Page Hall
Theatre Arts
Empire State Plaza Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Albany Firefighters Museum
Museum
Park Playhouse
Theatre Arts
WAMC Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (1) A+
Subway
Fast Food
Albany Distilling Company Bar & Bottle Shop
Bar
Wolff's Biergarten
Bar
Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Nine Pin Tasting Room
Bar
Thatcher Street Pub
Bar
Fort Orange Brewing
Bar
McGeary's
Bar
Druthers
Bar
The Olde English Pub and Pantry
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
dp An American Brasserie
Bar
Center Square Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
The Yard
Bar
Dawn's Victory Sports Cafe
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Wizard Burger
Fast Food
Dove + Deer
Bar
Banh Mi 47
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
The Daily Grind
Deli
Far Shot
Bar
Waterworks
Bar
Capital Wine & Liquor
Alcohol
The Pearl Street Pub
Bar
Fitness (1) B
Arbor Hill Community Center
Community Centre
Girls Inc. Greater Capital Region
Community Centre
Pride Center of the Capital Region
Community Centre
Retro Fitness
Gym
Capital District YMCA
Community Centre
Boys & Girls Club of Albany
Community Centre
Grand Street Community Arts
Community Centre
Lincoln Park Youth Fitness Facility
Gym
Trinity Alliance Capital South Campus Center
Community Centre
Polish American Citizens Club of Albany
Community Centre
Judy Torel Coaching & Training
Gym
Albany Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
Albany Jewish Community Center Fitness Center
Gym
Anatomie
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Lark Street Natual Foods
Health Food
Breakthrough African Market
Grocery Store
Market 32 - Price Chopper
Grocery Store
South End Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Baking You Crazy
Bakery
Capital Q Smokehouse
Butcher
Old School Bakery & Deli
Bakery
Save-a-Lot Food Stores
Grocery Store
Honest Weight Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Nino's Bakery
Bakery
Shop Rite
Grocery Store
Market 32
Grocery Store
Prinzos Bakery
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Asian Food Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Offshore Pier Restaurant & Fish Market
Seafood
Pearl's Bagels & Bakery
Bakery
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Coccadott's Cake Shop
Bakery
Asian Supermarket
Grocery Store
Parks (21) A+
Lark Park
Park
Arbor Hill Park
Park
Lark Park
Park
Arbor Hill Park
Park
Wilkie Playground
Park
Wilkie Playground
Park
Ten Broeck Mansion
Park
North Swan Street Park
Park
Henry Johnson Park
Park
Overlook Park
Park
Van Rensselaer Park
Park
Old School # 5 Park
Park
Saint Joseph's Park
Park
Colonie Park
Park
Malcolm X Community Park
Park
Oak Street Playground
Park
Orange Street Playground
Park
Orange Street Playground
Park
Sheridan Park
Park
Federal Plaza
Park
Federal Park
Park
Federal Park
Park
Clinton Square
Park
Quakenbush Square
Park
Wallenburg Park
Park
Shops (3) A+
Ida Yarbrough Convenience Store
Convenience Store
Stewart's
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Star Market
Convenience Store
Museum Shop
Gift Shop
Capital Kidzwear
Clothing
Van Dyk Store
Convenience Store
Imperial Mart
Convenience Store
Huck Finn's Warehouse
Department Store
Lodge's
Clothing
The Enchanted Florist
Florist
Truman Jewelers
Fashion
Mens Room
Hairdresser
Sham Candy and Grocery
Convenience Store
Stewart's Shops
Convenience Store
Seasons
Shoes
Lark Central Market
Convenience Store
Lark Street Flower Market
Florist
Yamaguchie
Gift Shop
Shahbain Eli/Grocery
Convenience Store
Empire State Plaza Visitor Center & Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Elissa Halloran Designs
Gift Shop
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
The Waldorf Tuxedo Company
Clothing
Center Square Barber Shop
Hairdresser
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Second Avenue (A+)

2. Lancaster (A+)

3. New Scotland (A+)

4. Delaware Avenue (A+)

5. Helderberg (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 29.1% take public transportation in Arbor Hill.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations A+
Washington Ave & S. Swan St
Bus Stop
Washington Ave & Dove St
Bus Stop
Washington Ave & S. Swan St
Bus Stop
Lark/Armory (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Broadway & Orange St
Bus Stop
S. Swan St & Washington Ave
Bus Stop
Washington Ave & Hawk St - Capitol/Hawk Station
Bus Stop
Lark/Armory (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Broadway & Orange St / Van Tromp St
Bus Stop
Washington Ave & Hawk St - Capitol/Hawk Station
Bus Stop
Broadway & Columbia St
Bus Stop
Water St & Columbia St
Bus Stop
State St & Eagle St
Bus Stop
Broadway & Peter D Kiernan Plaza
Bus Stop
State St & Eagle St
Bus Stop
Lodge St & State St - Hilton
Bus Stop
Lodge St & State St - Hilton
Bus Stop
Broadway & Pine St
Bus Stop
State St & Lodge St - S. Pearl Station
Bus Stop
State St & S. Pearl St - S. Pearl Station
Bus Stop
Empire State Plaza
Bus Stop
Broadway & State St
Bus Stop
Core 1
Bus Stop
Broadway (Bus Plus)
Bus Stop
Broadway (Bus Plus)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
29.1% A+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Buckingham Lake-Crestwood (A+)

2. Whitehall (C+)

3. Normanskill (F)

4. Arbor Hill (A+)

5. Bishop's Gate (A+)

cost of living A-

The cost of living in Arbor Hill is 104/100 - which is 11% lower than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. South End (A+)

2. Mansion Area (A)

3. Arbor Hill (A-)

4. Second Avenue (A-)

5. West Hill (A-)

crime F

Arbor Hill crime rates are 13,643 per 100k, which is 534% higher than New York
Property Crime
12,531 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,112 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Buckingham Lake-Crestwood (A)

2. Campus Area-University District (A)

3. Melrose (D-)

4. Delaware Avenue (D-)

5. North Albany-Shaker Park (F)

employment F

The median income in Arbor Hill is $35,212 - which is 42% lower than New York.
Med. Household Income
$35,212 F
Unemployment Rate
5.0% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Helderberg (A+)

2. Whitehall (A+)

3. Melrose (A+)

4. New Scotland (A+)

5. Dunes (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Albany Fire Department Arbor Hill
Fire Station
Whitney M Young Community Health Center
Clinic
Albany Police Department
Police
Albany Dental Pros
Dentist
Atria Shaker Assisted Living
Nursing Home
Samaritan Hospital Albany Memorial Campus
Hospital
Emblem Health Family Dental
Dentist
Albany Engine Company Number 1
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Empire State Plaza New York State Police
Police
Engine 7
Fire Station
Rensselaer Fire Station Number 2
Fire Station
Rensselaer Fire Station Number 4
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Samuel S. Stratton Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Hospital
Rensselaer Volunteer Ambulance
Ambulance Station
Albany Medical Center
Hospital
Albany County Health Center
Clinic
Albany Police Division Number 2
Police
The Loudonville Assisted Living Residence
Nursing Home
Walgreens
Pharmacy
South End Fire Department
Fire Station
Mohawk Ambulance
Ambulance Station
Capital District Psychiatric Center
Hospital
College of Saint Rose Security Headquarters
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. North Albany-Shaker Park (A+)

2. Normanskill (A)

3. Arbor Hill (A+)

4. Bishop's Gate (A+)

5. Buckingham Lake-Crestwood (A+)

housing A-

Arbor Hill home prices are $184,650 - which is 36% lower than New York
Home Price
$184,650 B
Home Appreciation Rate
47% A+
Home Affordability
5.2x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Whitehall (A+)

2. Dunes (A+)

3. Second Avenue (A+)

4. Bishop's Gate (A+)

5. Helderberg (A+)

schools F

The Arbor Hill graduation rate is 85% - which is 4% higher than New York
School Test Scores
20% F
High School Grad. Rates
85% C+
Elementary Schools (3) A+
Edmund J O'Neal Middle School Of Excellence
Kipp Tech Valley Charter School
Arbor Hill Elementary School
Sheridan Preparatory Academy
West Hill Middle School
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys
Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls
North Albany Academy Middle School
North Albany Academy
The Free School
William S Hackett Middle School
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy
Thomas S O'Brien Academy Of Science & Technology
Giffen Memorial Elementary School
La Salle School
St Anne Institute
Blessed Sacrament School
Albany Community Charter School
St Catherine'S Ctr For Children R & E May School
Henry Johnson Charter School
Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center
Pine Hills Elementary School
Delaware Community School
Menands School
High Schools (0) F
Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School
Albany High School
La Salle School
St Anne Institute
Albany Leadership Charter High School For Girls
Bishop Maginn High School
Green Tech High Charter School
Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center
Maimonides Hebrew Day School
Albany Academies
Doane Stuart School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Park South (A+)

2. Upper Washington Avenue (A+)

3. Center Square (A+)

4. Pine Hills (A+)

5. Second Avenue (A+)

ratings F

Arbor Hill has an overall rating of 26% from 3 reviews.
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes F
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. New Scotland (A+)

2. Normanskill (A+)

3. Upper Washington Avenue (A+)

4. Whitehall (A+)

5. Melrose (A-)

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Arbor Hill? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lark Park
      Arbor Hill Park
      Lark Park
      Arbor Hill Park
      Wilkie Playground
      Wilkie Playground
      Ten Broeck Mansion
      North Swan Street Park

      Entertainment

      Underground Railroad Education Center
      Ten Broeck Mansion
      Capital Repertory Theatre
      Lauren and Harold Iselin Performing Arts Studio
      Palace Theatre
      Albany Institute of History and Art
      Irish American Heritage Museum
      Fuze Box

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Albany Distilling Company Bar & Bottle Shop
      Wolff's Biergarten
      Wine & Spirits
      Nine Pin Tasting Room
      Thatcher Street Pub
      Fort Orange Brewing
      McGeary's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Arbor Hill? Of all people who commute, 29.1% take public transportation in Arbor Hill.
      Drive to Work
      42%

      12% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      29%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      2% lower than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Arbor Hill? The cost of living in Arbor Hill is 104/100 - which is 11% lower than New York.
      Arbor Hill
      104

      4% more expensive than average

      Albany
      103

      3% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Arbor Hill? Arbor Hill crime rates are 13,643, which are 534% higher than New York
      Total Crime
      13,643 per 100k people

      487% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 8

      487% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      29%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Arbor Hill? The median income in Arbor Hill is $35,212 which is 42% lower than New York.
      Median household income
      $35,21236% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,6757% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      8% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Arbor Hill a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Samuel S. Stratton Veterans Affairs Medical Center
      Capital District Psychiatric Center
      Saint Peter's Hospital
      Albany Medical Center
      Samaritan Hospital Albany Memorial Campus

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Lincoln Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Sheehy Opticians

      A- Housing

      What are Arbor Hill home prices? Arbor Hill home prices are $184,650 - which is 36% lower than New York
      Median home value
      $184,650equal to the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,12118% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      23%

      64% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Arbor Hill have good schools? The Arbor Hill graduation rate is 85% - which is 4% higher than New York
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      3% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      20%

      58% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Arbor Hill a good place to live? Arbor Hill has an overall rating of 26% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      26%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      26%

      3 total surveys

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