Livability Score

78
/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 (0) F
Bard & Baker
Coffee Shop
Hazel’s Café
Coffee Shop
Brubacher Café
Coffee Shop
Choices Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Concourse Cafe
Coffee Shop
Emacks and Bolio's
Coffee Shop
3 Fish Cafe
Coffee Shop
Fresh N' Pressed
Coffee Shop
Portelli's Joe N Dough
Coffee Shop
Healthy on Lark
Coffee Shop
Stacks Espresso Bar
Coffee Shop
The Daily Grind
Coffee Shop
Iron Gate Cafe
Coffee Shop
Hamilton Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
Museum Cafe
Coffee Shop
The French Press Cafe & Creperie
Coffee Shop
Cafe One Eleven
Coffee Shop
Steuben Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
B-Rad's Express
Coffee Shop
Prime at the Plaza Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bonobo cafe
Coffee Shop
Capitol Melts
Coffee Shop
KID Cafe
Coffee Shop
PG's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) A+
Campus Theater
Theatre Arts
Elks Lodge
Theatre Arts
Kathleen McManus Picotte Recital Hall
Theatre Arts
The Madison Theater
Cinema
Steamer No. 10 Theater
Theatre Arts
Opalka Gallery
Art Gallery
Little Gallery
Art Gallery
Albany High School Auditorium
Theatre Arts
The Throop Museum
Museum
Park Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Page Hall
Theatre Arts
WAMC Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Spectrum 8 Theatres
Cinema
Alacrity Frame Workshop and Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Fuze Box
Nightclub
Albany Civic Theater
Theatre Arts
Albany Institute of History and Art
Museum
New York State Museum Carousel
Attraction
New York State Museum, Library, and Archives
Museum
Empire State Plaza Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Empire State Plaza
Attraction
Kitty Carlisle Hart Theatre
Theatre Arts
New York State Executive Mansion Tour
Attraction
The Egg Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
New York State Capitol Tour
Attraction
Food and Drink (13) A+
Ragonese Italian Imports
Deli
Allen St Pub
Bar
Papa John's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Restaurant 605
Bar
Cusatos Pizza
Fast Food
Graney's Bar & Grill
Bar
Wine Shop
Alcohol
Domino's
Fast Food
Sainato's Market
Deli
Madison Pour House
Bar
Sweet Treats
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Casey Finn's Pub & Grill
Bar
Chicken Joes
Fast Food
Bogie's
Bar
Madison Pub
Bar
Sadie Klutz
Bar
Frios
Fast Food
Washington Tavern
Bar
Sabatino's Liquor
Alcohol
Smokers Choice
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway Shop
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Albany Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
Albany Jewish Community Center Fitness Center
Gym
Girls Inc. Greater Capital Region
Community Centre
Boys & Girls Club of Albany
Community Centre
Pride Center of the Capital Region
Community Centre
Polish American Citizens Club of Albany
Community Centre
Lincoln Park Youth Fitness Facility
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Arbor Hill Community Center
Community Centre
Trinity Alliance Capital South Campus Center
Community Centre
Grand Street Community Arts
Community Centre
Judy Torel Coaching & Training
Gym
Capital District YMCA
Community Centre
Ace Gymnastics
Gym
The Court Club
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Market 32
Grocery Store
Capital Q Smokehouse
Butcher
Pearl's Bagels & Bakery
Bakery
Save-a-Lot Food Stores
Grocery Store
Breakthrough African Market
Grocery Store
Nino's Bakery
Bakery
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Prinzos Bakery
Bakery
Shop Rite
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Market 32 - Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Asian Food Market
Grocery Store
Lark Street Natual Foods
Health Food
Honest Weight Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Bruegger's Bagel Bakery
Bakery
South End Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Coccadott's Cake Shop
Bakery
Old School Bakery & Deli
Bakery
Asian Supermarket
Grocery Store
Baking You Crazy
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
India Bazaar
Grocery Store
Deli Warehouse
Butcher
Parks (3) A+
Woodlawn Park
Park
Ridgefield Park
Park
Dewitt Park
Park
Madison Park
Park
Madison Park
Park
Buckingham Lake Park
Park
Memorial Grove
Park
Memorial Grove
Park
Beverwyck Park
Park
Roosevelt Park
Park
Whitehall Park
Park
Whitehall Park
Park
Rosemont Park Playground
Playground
Manning Square
Park
Rosemont Park
Park
Washington Park
Park
Morris Street Park
Park
Albany Unitarian Universalist Grounds
Park
Swinburne Park
Park
Colby Park
Park
McQuade Park
Park
Sunset Park
Park
Dana Park
Park
Charles Young Memorial Park
Park
NYSDTF Welcome Park
Park
Shops (7) A+
B'yond Style
Hairdresser
One-Eleven Boutique
Clothing
Vogue Nail
Beauty
Stewart's Shops
Convenience Store
Cuttery
Hairdresser
Joe Ritmo's Barber Salon
Hairdresser
XtraMart
Convenience Store
Maple Leaf Market
Convenience Store
College of Saint Rose Campus Bookstore
Books
Madison News
Convenience Store
Pine Hills Market
Convenience Store
212 Marketplace
Convenience Store
Sage College of Albany Bookstore
Books
Quail Street Market
Convenience Store
Mary Jane Books
Books
Campus Convenient
Convenience Store
Stewart's Shops
Convenience Store
Stewart's Shop
Convenience Store
Lombardo's Grocery
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Stewart's Shops
Convenience Store
Stewart's Shops
Convenience Store
Earthworld Comics
Books
Finnigan's
Convenience Store
Furniture Liquidators, Inc.
Furniture
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 5.7% take public transportation in New Scotland.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
A+
114, 138
Bus Stop
114, 138
Bus Stop
114, 138
Bus Stop
114, 138
Bus Stop
84 Holland Ave
Bus Stop
North Manning (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
North Manning (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Quail-WAMC (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Quail-WAMC (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
North Allen (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
North Allen (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Hillcrest Avenue
Bus Stop
West Mall (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
West Mall (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Lark/Armory (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Lark/Armory (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Washington Ave & Dove St
Bus Stop
Madison Ave & S. Swan St
Bus Stop
Core 1
Bus Stop
NY State Museum
Bus Stop
Empire State Plaza
Bus Stop
Madison Ave & Empire State Plaza
Bus Stop
Washington Ave & S. Swan St
Bus Stop
S. Swan St & Washington Ave
Bus Stop
Washington Ave & S. Swan St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
5.7%
B
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cost of living D

The cost of living in New Scotland is 108/100 - which is 7% lower than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime F

New Scotland crime rates are 7,087 per 100k, which is 229% higher than New York
Property Crime
6,134 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
953 crimes per 100k
F
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employment A+

The median income in New Scotland is $73,946 - which is 22% higher than New York.
Med. Household Income
$73,946
B
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
B+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Engine 11
Fire Station
Upstate Infectious Disease Associates
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Saint Peter's Hospital
Hospital
Sheehy Opticians
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Albany Division 1 Police Station
Police
College of Saint Rose Health Services
Clinic
Mohawk Ambulance
Ambulance Station
College of Saint Rose Security Headquarters
Police
Sage College of Albany Public Safety
Police
Capital District Psychiatric Center
Hospital
Albany Medical Center
Hospital
Albany Medical Center South Clinical Campus
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Mohawk Ambulance Service
Ambulance Station
Samuel S. Stratton Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Hospital
Engine 7
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Brevator Station
Fire Station
Pediatric Dentistry of Albany
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Albany Engine Company Number 1
Fire Station
Colvin Avenue Dental
Dentist
Albany FD Engine 9
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

New Scotland home prices are $221,260 - which is 23% lower than New York
Home Price
$221,260
A-
Home Appreciation Rate
10%
B+
Home Affordability
3x (home price to income ratio)
B+
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schools B+

The New Scotland graduation rate is 96% - which is 18% higher than New York
School Test Scores
40%
F
High School Grad. Rates
96%
A+
Elementary Schools (2) B-
Maimonides Hebrew Day School
New Scotland Elementary School
Pine Hills Elementary School
St Catherine'S Ctr For Children R & E May School
La Salle School
Albany Jcc
Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center
Mater Christi School
Albany Academies
Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School
St Anne Institute
Albany School Of Humanities
Blessed Sacrament School
Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys
Henry Johnson Charter School
West Hill Middle School
William S Hackett Middle School
Delaware Community School
Eagle Point Elementary School
Sheridan Preparatory Academy
Thomas S O'Brien Academy Of Science & Technology
Albany Community Charter School
Montessori Magnet School
High Schools (1) A+
Maimonides Hebrew Day School
La Salle School
Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center
Albany High School
Albany Academies
St Anne Institute
Albany Leadership Charter High School For Girls
Green Tech High Charter School
Bishop Maginn High School
Doane Stuart School
Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School
Tech Valley High School
Mt Moriah Academy
Colonie Central High School
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ratings A+

New Scotland has an overall rating of 98% from 1 reviews.
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New Scotland Area Facts

  • New Scotland has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • New Scotland crime rates are 50% higher than the Albany average
  • Cost of living in New Scotland is 5% higher than the Albany average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Woodlawn Park
      Ridgefield Park
      Dewitt Park
      Madison Park
      Madison Park
      Buckingham Lake Park
      Memorial Grove
      Memorial Grove

      Entertainment

      Campus Theater
      Elks Lodge
      Kathleen McManus Picotte Recital Hall
      The Madison Theater
      Steamer No. 10 Theater
      Opalka Gallery
      Little Gallery
      Albany High School Auditorium

      Food & Drink

      Ragonese Italian Imports
      Allen St Pub
      Papa John's
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Subway
      Restaurant 605
      Cusatos Pizza
      Graney's Bar & Grill

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in New Scotland? Of all people who commute, 5.7% take public transportation in New Scotland.
      Drive to Work
      70%

      16% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      22% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is New Scotland 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