Livability Score

84
/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 C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Argo Tea
Coffee Shop
Nikos Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Uncommon Grounds
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peaches Cafe
Coffee Shop
Short and Stout
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe Teria
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Regal Cinemas Colonie Center 13
Cinema
Shaker Meeting House
Museum
Albany International Airport Gallery
Art Gallery
American Italian Heritage Museum
Museum
Regal Crossgates ScreenX & IMAX
Cinema
Apex Entertainment
Bowling Alley
Fine Arts & Art Museum
Museum
Campus Center West Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Arena Theatre
Theatre Arts
Studio Theatre
Theatre Arts
Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Recital Hall
Theatre Arts
Performing Arts Center Main Theatre
Theatre Arts
Lab Theatre
Theatre Arts
SEFCU Arena
Stadium
Tom & Mary Casey Stadium
Stadium
Pruyn House
Theatre Arts
Buhrmaster Barn
Theatre Arts
Westlawn Lanes
Bowling Alley
Niskayuna Railroad Station
Museum
Food and Drink (17) A-
Krause's Homemade Candy
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Lyle's Hoagies
Fast Food
Mr Subb
Fast Food
Smith's Wines & Liquors
Alcohol
Domino's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Bruegger's Bagels
Fast Food
The Corner Deli
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
East Wok
Fast Food
New Yorker Pizzeria
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Bruegger's Bagels
Fast Food
Empire Wine
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Colonie Beverage
Beverages
Five Guys
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
I Love NY Pizza
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
The Court Club
Gym
Ace Gymnastics
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Polish American Community Center
Community Centre
Italian American Community Center
Community Centre
Judy Torel Coaching & Training
Gym
The Pilates Principle
Gym
The Revolution
Gym
Radiance Hot Yoga
Gym
Fitness Together
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Groceries (3) C-
Kim's Asian Market
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Honey Baked Ham
Butcher
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Ryan's Farmers Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Deli Warehouse
Butcher
India Bazaar
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Asian Supermarket
Grocery Store
Coccadott's Cake Shop
Bakery
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Asian Food Market
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Bella Napoli Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Asian Grocery
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Shop Rite
Grocery Store
Honest Weight Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Parks (7) B
Cook Park
Park
Cook Park
Park
Six Mile Waterworks Park
Park
Albany Pine Bush Preserve
Park
California Pocket Park
Park
Schuetzen Park
Park
Palma Park
Park
The Crossings of Colonie
Park
Michael J. Anson Memorial Park
Park
Maywood Pocket Park
Park
Billy Beez
Playground
James F. Egan Memorial Park
Park
W.A. Harriman Memorial Park
Park
West Albany Pocket Park
Park
West Albany Pocket Park
Park
McKownville Park
Park
NYSDTF Welcome Park
Park
Westland Hills Park
Park
Sunset Park
Park
Rosemont Park
Park
Rosemont Park Playground
Playground
Lishakill Park
Park
Newtonville Park
Park
Mohawk Riverside Landing Park
Park
Burns Whitney Park
Park
Shops (27) A+
Cumberland Farms
Convenience Store
Harold Finkle Jeweler
Fashion
Verizon
Electronics
Gulf Express
Convenience Store
Glennpeter Jewelers
Fashion
Wellness Foot Spa
Beauty
Stewart's Shops
Convenience Store
Bargain Furniture
Furniture
Upper Cut
Hairdresser
AT&T
Electronics
Verizon
Electronics
Total Tan
Beauty
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
A.J. Nails & Spa
Beauty
Men's Wearhouse
Clothing
T-Mobile
Electronics
Hair Journey
Hairdresser
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Fantastic Sams
Hairdresser
Super Shoes
Shoes
Eddie Bauer Outlet
Clothing
99 Cents
Discount Store
Lumber Liquidator
Home Improvement
Barnes & Noble
Books
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.9% take public transportation in Colonie.
Public Transit Stops (9)
Stops & Stations A+
Village Center (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Village Center (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Colonie (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Colonie (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
New Karner (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
New Karner (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Hillcrest Avenue
Bus Stop
West Mall (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
West Mall (BusPlus)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.9% F
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cost of living D

The cost of living in Colonie is 110/100 - which is 6% lower than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime D+

Colonie crime rates are 2,213 per 100k, which is 3% higher than New York
Property Crime
1,771 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
441 crimes per 100k D
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employment A+

The median income in Colonie is $92,238 - which is 52% higher than New York.
Med. Household Income
$92,238 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.2% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Colonie Fire Department
Fire Station
Affordable Dentures
Dentist
Kids & Family Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Fuller Road Fire Department
Fire Station
West Pinebush Police Station
Police
West Pinebush Fire Station
Fire Station
DeLuca Plastic Surgery
Doctor
Albany Med Health System
Clinic
Midway Fire Department
Fire Station
The Beltrone Living Center
Nursing Home
Albany International Airport Air Rescue and Firefighting Facility
Fire Station
Albany County Sherrif's Office
Police
Midway Fire Department
Fire Station
Vaccinate New York
Clinic
Shaker Road-Loudonville Fire Department
Fire Station
Student Health Services
Clinic
Bone and Joint Center
Clinic
West Albany Fire Department Company Number 2
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Westmere Fire Department
Fire Station
University Police Department
Police
McKownville Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Colonie home prices are $228,700 - which is 20% lower than New York
Home Price
$228,700 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
2.5x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools C-

The Colonie graduation rate is 90% - which is 10% higher than New York
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Forest Park Elementary School
Saddlewood Elementary School
Christian Brothers Academy
Roessleville School
Our Savior'S Lutheran School
Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga Boces
Sand Creek Middle School
Lisha Kill Middle School
Shaker Road Elementary School
Southgate School
Westmere Elementary School
Veeder Elementary School
Montessori Magnet School
St Gregorys School For Boys
Bet Shraga Hebrew Academy
Eagle Point Elementary School
Birchwood Elementary School
Annur Islamic School
Guilderland Elementary School
St Pius X
Farnsworth Middle School
Loudonville School
Henry Johnson Charter School
High Schools (0) F
Christian Brothers Academy
Colonie Central High School
Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga Boces
Tech Valley High School
Annur Islamic School
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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Colonie? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Cook Park
      Cook Park
      Six Mile Waterworks Park
      Albany Pine Bush Preserve
      California Pocket Park
      Schuetzen Park
      Palma Park
      The Crossings of Colonie

      Entertainment

      Regal Cinemas Colonie Center 13
      Shaker Meeting House
      Albany International Airport Gallery
      American Italian Heritage Museum
      Regal Crossgates ScreenX & IMAX
      Apex Entertainment
      Fine Arts & Art Museum
      Campus Center West Auditorium

      Food & Drink

      Krause's Homemade Candy
      Dunkin'
      Dairy Queen
      Lyle's Hoagies
      Mr Subb
      Smith's Wines & Liquors
      Domino's
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Colonie? Of all people who commute, 2.9% take public transportation in Colonie.
      Drive to Work
      87%

      11% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      D Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Colonie? The cost of living in Colonie is 110/100 - which is 6% lower than New York.
      Colonie
      110

      10% more expensive than average

      New York
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Colonie? Colonie crime rates are 2,213, which are 3% higher than New York
      Total Crime
      2,213 per 100k people

      5% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 46

      5% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      21%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Colonie? The median income in Colonie is $92,238 which is 52% higher than New York.
      Median household income
      $92,23867% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $36,67723% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      73% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Colonie home prices? Colonie home prices are $228,700 - which is 20% lower than New York
      Median home value
      $228,70024% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,24731% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      82%

      29% higher than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Colonie have good schools? The Colonie graduation rate is 90% - which is 10% higher than New York
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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