City vs city
Albany, NY vs Buffalo, NY
| Albany | Buffalo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 100,081 | 276,397 |
| Population growth (1 yr) | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Median home value | $223,000 | $152,300 |
| Median rent | $1,178 | $989 |
| Household income | $59,485 | $48,050 |
| Unemployment | 8.3% | 7.2% |
| Bachelor's degree+ | 24% | 17% |
| State crime /100k | 1,935 | 1,935 |
Gold marks the better number on each line.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023 vs 2022); FBI Crime Data Explorer (statewide).
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