Livability Score

67
/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) A+
Bonobo cafe
Coffee Shop
Steuben Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
PG's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Stagecoach Coffee
Coffee Shop
Capitol Melts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
B-Rad's Express
Coffee Shop
Prime at the Plaza Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cider Belly
Coffee Shop
Hamilton Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
Mr. B's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Stacks Espresso Bar
Coffee Shop
Mug Shots
Coffee Shop
Coffee Beanery
Coffee Shop
Healthy on Lark
Coffee Shop
Fresh N' Pressed
Coffee Shop
Stacks Espresso Bar
Coffee Shop
3 Fish Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe One Eleven
Coffee Shop
The French Press Cafe & Creperie
Coffee Shop
The French Press Cafe & Creperie
Coffee Shop
Museum Cafe
Coffee Shop
Emacks and Bolio's
Coffee Shop
Iron Gate Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Daily Grind
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) A+
Schuyler Mansion Museum
Museum
New York State Executive Mansion Tour
Attraction
Dutch Apple Cruises
Attraction
Historic Cherry Hill
Museum
Destroyer Escort Historical Museum
Museum
USS Slater
Attraction
New York State Museum Carousel
Attraction
New York State Museum, Library, and Archives
Museum
MVP Arena
Stadium
Empire State Plaza Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Albany Firefighters Museum
Museum
Fort Crailo
Museum
Kitty Carlisle Hart Theatre
Theatre Arts
The Egg Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Albany Civic Theater
Theatre Arts
Empire State Plaza
Attraction
Savannah's
Nightclub
Lewis A. Swyer Theatre
Theatre Arts
Albany Center Gallery
Art Gallery
New York State Capitol Tour
Attraction
Jennings Landing
Theatre Arts
Spectrum 8 Theatres
Cinema
Albany Center Galleries
Art Gallery
Albany Institute of History and Art
Museum
Alacrity Frame Workshop and Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (0) A+
Diana's Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
The Excelsior Pub
Bar
The Bull and Bee Taproom & Meadery
Bar
Lams Kitchen
Fast Food
Pizzeria Sapienza
Fast Food
Speakeasy 518
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Parish Public House
Bar
Au Bon Pain
Fast Food
City Beer Hall
Bar
PBD Kitchen
Fast Food
Bombers Burritos
Fast Food
Honest Weight
Fast Food
Auntie Anne's
Fast Food
Kuma Ani
Fast Food
Loch & Quay
Bar
Public House 42
Bar
Broadway Plaza Liquor
Alcohol
Soho Pita
Fast Food
Logan's Deli and Market
Fast Food
Logan's Deli and Market
Deli
Elbo Room
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Cravings
Sweets
Sessions Lounge
Bar
Fitness (1) A+
Trinity Alliance Capital South Campus Center
Community Centre
Grand Street Community Arts
Community Centre
Lincoln Park Youth Fitness Facility
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Boys & Girls Club of Albany
Community Centre
Pride Center of the Capital Region
Community Centre
Girls Inc. Greater Capital Region
Community Centre
Arbor Hill Community Center
Community Centre
Albany Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
Capital District YMCA
Community Centre
Albany Jewish Community Center Fitness Center
Gym
Polish American Citizens Club of Albany
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Judy Torel Coaching & Training
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) C-
South End Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Old School Bakery & Deli
Bakery
Market 32 - Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Baking You Crazy
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Prinzos Bakery
Bakery
Lark Street Natual Foods
Health Food
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Breakthrough African Market
Grocery Store
Capital Q Smokehouse
Butcher
Market 32
Grocery Store
Save-a-Lot Food Stores
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Nino's Bakery
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Pearl's Bagels & Bakery
Bakery
Bruegger's Bagel Bakery
Bakery
Shop Rite
Grocery Store
Honest Weight Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Offshore Pier Restaurant & Fish Market
Seafood
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Asian Food Market
Grocery Store
Parks (10) A+
Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
Park
Elizabeth Street Park
Park
Giffen Elementary Playground
Park
Catherine Street Urban Meadow
Park
Lincoln Holmes Playground
Playground
Hummel Street Park
Park
Philip Street Park
Park
Island Creek Waterfront Park
Park
Bleecker Park
Park
Krank Park
Park
Krank Park
Park
Lincoln Park
Park
Lincoln Park
Park
Liberty Park
Park
Prentice Homes Playground
Park
Crailo State Historic Site
Park
Riverfront Park
Park
SUNY Administration Plaza
Park
McKown Park
Park
McKown Park
Park
Huyck Memorial Park
Park
Ten Eyck Plaza
Park
East Capital Park
Park
Jim DiNapoli Park
Park
Coyne Field
Park
Shops (1) A+
Citgo
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Young, Fresh & Fly, Inc.
Clothing
Stewart's
Convenience Store
Hoda Food & Grocery
Convenience Store
Kwik Stop
Convenience Store
Madison Mart
Convenience Store
Stella Del Mare
Convenience Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Capital Book Store
Books
Olive & June Floral Company
Florist
Fort Orange General Store
Gift Shop
Coulson's News & Deli
Convenience Store
Townsend & Company Hair Salon & Spa
Hairdresser
Patsy's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Zappala's Hardware
Home Improvement
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Empire State Plaza Visitor Center & Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Enve Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Empire News
Convenience Store
Truman Jewelers
Fashion
Lodge's
Clothing
Mens Room
Hairdresser
The Enchanted Florist
Florist
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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, 46.8% take public transportation in South End.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations A+
Albany Bus Terminal (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Albany Bus Terminal (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Greyhound/Trailways Bus Terminal
Bus Station
NY State Museum
Bus Stop
Madison Ave & Empire State Plaza
Bus Stop
Madison Ave & S. Swan St
Bus Stop
Broadway (Bus Plus)
Bus Stop
Broadway (Bus Plus)
Bus Stop
Empire State Plaza
Bus Stop
State St & S. Pearl St - S. Pearl Station
Bus Stop
Broadway & State St
Bus Stop
State St & Lodge St - S. Pearl Station
Bus Stop
Core 1
Bus Stop
State St & Eagle St
Bus Stop
Lodge St & State St - Hilton
Bus Stop
Lodge St & State St - Hilton
Bus Stop
State St & Eagle St
Bus Stop
Broadway & Pine St
Bus Stop
Washington Ave & Hawk St - Capitol/Hawk Station
Bus Stop
Washington Ave & Hawk St - Capitol/Hawk Station
Bus Stop
Broadway & Peter D Kiernan Plaza
Bus Stop
Albany-Rensselaer
Transit Station
S. Swan St & Washington Ave
Bus Stop
Broadway & Columbia St
Bus Stop
Washington Ave & S. Swan St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
46.8% 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 South End is 103/100 - which is 12% lower than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
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

South End crime rates are 9,390 per 100k, which is 337% higher than New York
Property Crime
5,915 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
3,475 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 D

The median income in South End is $25,812 - which is 58% lower than New York.
Med. Household Income
$25,812 F
Unemployment Rate
1.8% A+
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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+
South End Fire Department
Fire Station
Albany Police Division Number 2
Police
Albany County Health Center
Clinic
Rensselaer Police Department
Police
Empire State Plaza New York State Police
Police
Addictions Care Center of Albany
Clinic
Lincoln Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rensselaer Engine Company Number 1
Fire Station
Emblem Health Family Dental
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Samuel S. Stratton Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Hospital
Albany FD Engine 9
Fire Station
Albany Medical Center South Clinical Campus
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rensselaer Fire Station Number 2
Fire Station
Albany Dental Pros
Dentist
Rensselaer Volunteer Ambulance
Ambulance Station
Albany Medical Center
Hospital
Albany Engine Company Number 1
Fire Station
Sage College of Albany Public Safety
Police
Capital District Psychiatric Center
Hospital
Albany Police Department
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 N/A

South End home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than New York
Home Price
n/a
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A
Home Affordability
N/A
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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 South End graduation rate is 72% - which is 13% lower than New York
School Test Scores
13% F
High School Grad. Rates
72% D-
Elementary Schools (1) A+
Giffen Memorial Elementary School
The Free School
Albany Community Charter School
Thomas S O'Brien Academy Of Science & Technology
William S Hackett Middle School
Delaware Community School
Doane Stuart School
Arbor Hill Elementary School
Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center
Edmund J O'Neal Middle School Of Excellence
Albany Academies
Sheridan Preparatory Academy
Albany School Of Humanities
Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls
West Hill Middle School
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys
Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School
Maimonides Hebrew Day School
New Scotland Elementary School
Kipp Tech Valley Charter School
La Salle School
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
Red Mill School
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy
St Catherine'S Ctr For Children R & E May School
High Schools (0) A
Bishop Maginn High School
Green Tech High Charter School
Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School
Albany Leadership Charter High School For Girls
Doane Stuart School
Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center
Albany Academies
Maimonides Hebrew Day School
La Salle School
Albany High School
St Anne Institute
Mt Moriah Academy
Columbia High 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 D-

South End has an overall rating of 50% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes D-
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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 South End? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
      Elizabeth Street Park
      Giffen Elementary Playground
      Catherine Street Urban Meadow
      Lincoln Holmes Playground
      Hummel Street Park
      Philip Street Park
      Island Creek Waterfront Park

      Entertainment

      Schuyler Mansion Museum
      New York State Executive Mansion Tour
      Dutch Apple Cruises
      Historic Cherry Hill
      Destroyer Escort Historical Museum
      USS Slater
      New York State Museum Carousel
      New York State Museum, Library, and Archives

      Food & Drink

      Diana's Wine & Spirits
      The Excelsior Pub
      The Bull and Bee Taproom & Meadery
      Lams Kitchen
      Pizzeria Sapienza
      Speakeasy 518
      McDonald's
      Parish Public House

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in South End? Of all people who commute, 46.8% take public transportation in South End.
      Drive to Work
      42%

      11% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      47%

      19% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South End? The cost of living in South End is 103/100 - which is 12% lower than New York.
      South End
      103

      3% 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 South End? South End crime rates are 9,390, which are 337% higher than New York
      Total Crime
      9,390 per 100k people

      304% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 11

      304% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      29%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in South End? The median income in South End is $25,812 which is 58% lower than New York.
      Median household income
      $25,81253% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $16,02246% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      61% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is South End 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

      Housing

      What are South End home prices? South End home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than New York
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      11%

      83% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does South End have good schools? The South End graduation rate is 72% - which is 13% lower than New York
      High school grad. rates
      72%

      14% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      13%

      73% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      D- User Ratings

      Is South End a good place to live? South End has an overall rating of 50% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      50%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      50%

      2 total surveys

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