Saratoga & the Capital Region, New York

Living in Albany

The state capital, with historic brownstone neighborhoods.

Albany is New York's capital, and its historic neighborhoods — Center Square, Hudson/Park and the streets around Washington Park — are full of brownstones and row houses.

Lark Street's restaurants and bars, the Empire State Plaza and a steady government, university and hospital job base keep it busy.

What we love
  • Brownstones around Washington Park
  • Lark Street's restaurants
  • A strong local job market
A good fit for
  • State and hospital workers
  • First-time buyers
  • Renters looking for character
Getting around
Amtrak stops at Albany–Rensselaer across the river, and I-87 and I-90 meet here.