Central Avenue West, Albany, NY
Is Central Avenue West a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe742
Medium643
Low1189
Other3455
147 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape60
Child involved53
Assault3
Other43
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported smoke alarm repeatedly sounding at an apartment on Bradford Street near Ontario and Partridge in Albany. Responders found a two-story wood-frame building with nothing showing from the outside and determined it was an apparent malfunctioning alarm. | Bradford St, Albany, NY 12206 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a traffic stop off New Scotland Avenue near a storage facility involving a black Cadillac Escalade with a corrected license plate number. | New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services dispatched for a possible overdose near Shaker Road apartments. Patient is an adult female who is conscious, alert, and breathing. | Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12211 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call was dispatched to an address near Shaker Run, Santa Creek Road, and Shaker Apartments in Colonie Village. | Shaker Run, Colonie, NY 12205 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded near North Lake Avenue and Second Street in Albany for a male bicyclist who reportedly rode into a parked car, causing a possible traumatic injury and suspected dislocated left hip in an approximately 20-year-old male. | N Lake Ave & 2nd St, Albany, NY 12206 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call reports a male who fell near New Scotland Ave and Panera, cross streets Holland Ave and Veterans Way. Fire units responded but could not locate the patient and later advised it was a known emergency dispatch problem; no one was found at the scene. | New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a 911 hang-up from northbound I-90 near mile marker 136.2 in Albany. Follow-up information from Albany County reported a possible road-rage incident involving an erratic tractor-trailer that was allegedly trying to run the caller’s vehicle off the road. | I-90, Albany, NY | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports an open line call from an apartment near Chestnut St where a female was heard talking and then yelling, at a location with prior domestic incidents. A separate caller on Delaware Ave reported someone possibly taking their phone and using a machine at a Cumberland Farms store to get money for it. | Chestnut St, Albany, NY 12210 | Domestic Dispute |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported traumatic injury near Judson Street and 1st Street, with police already on scene with a patient and fire units en route. | Judson St & 1st St, Albany, NY 12206 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a report of a young child found unattended inside a Market 32 grocery store near Delaware Ave in Albany. The child, described as a four-year-old boy wearing pajama pants, sneakers, and no shirt, was located near the checkout area. | Delaware Ave, Albany, NY 12210 | Missing Person |
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Median Home Price
$149,403
Average Rent
$1,924
Vacancy Rate
20.2%
Overview
Central Avenue West is a densely urban neighborhood in Albany, NY with a high concentration of small apartment buildings.
It has a high rental occupancy rate and a significant vacancy rate of 20.2%, with many historic homes built before 1940.
UrbanHistoric HomesHigh Rental Occupancy
Quick Facts
| Rental Occupancy | 86.8% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Housing is dominated by small apartment buildings, mostly renter-occupied, with many historic residences.
| Rental Occupancy Rate | 86.8 |
|---|---|
| Vacancy Rate | 20.2 |
| Historic Homes (built ≤1939) | 64 |
| Small Apartment Buildings (2-4 units) | 62 |
What buyers will notice right away
Many homes built before 1940 offer historic character.
Most housing is renter-occupied, with few owner-occupied units.
Families & Lifestyle
This neighborhood has a low income profile with high childhood poverty and strong bus transit use.
Transit-Oriented — High bus ridership supports car-free commuting.
Diverse Community — Languages include English, Spanish, Chinese, and Tagalog.
| Childhood Poverty Rate | 60.6% |
|---|---|
| Bus Commute Rate | 27.0% |
Demographics
| Per Capita Income | |
|---|---|
| College Enrollment | 12.4 |
| Top Ancestries | ["Asian","Puerto Rican","Italian","Irish","Polish"] |
| Foreign Born | 37.5 |
| Top Languages | ["English","Spanish","Chinese","Tagalog"] |
Commute
Many residents have short commutes and rely on bus transit.
Transit use is high with many residents riding the bus to work.
Transit Friendly — Bus ridership is among the highest nationally.
Short Commutes — Many residents have commutes under 15 minutes.
| Bus Commute Rate | 27 |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 32.7 |
| Carpool Rate | 15.6 |
| Main Commute Time | Under 15 minutes |
Homes for sale near 12203
For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.
$820,000
4 bd | 3 ba | 1,752 sqft
12203 Santa Gertrudes Ave Unit 64
La Mirada, CA, 90638
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Central Avenue West?
The median home price is $149,403.
What is the rental occupancy rate?
Rental occupancy is 86.8%, higher than 95.9% of US neighborhoods.
What languages are spoken here?
English, Spanish, Chinese, and Tagalog are common languages.