Albany, NY Neighborhood
Is Dunes 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
$287,867
Average Rent
$2,947
Vacancy Rate
8.9%
Overview
Dunes is a rural neighborhood in Albany, NY, with a median home price of $287,867 and average rent of $2,947.
Housing includes small to medium apartments and single-family homes, with many built between 1970 and the present.
RuralRetiree-FriendlyLow Childhood Poverty
Quick Facts
| Row Houses | 23.9% of homes |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Dunes features a mix of owner and renter occupied homes, including a notable share of row houses and attached homes.
| Row Houses and Attached Homes | 23.9% |
|---|---|
| Owner vs Renter Occupied | Mixed ownership and rental |
| Housing Age | Many built 1970-1999 and 2000-present |
What buyers will notice right away
The high share of row houses offers unique housing opportunities.
Families & Lifestyle
Dunes is an upper-middle income neighborhood with no childhood poverty and a strong presence of government workers.
Government Employment — A large share of residents work in government, shaping the neighborhood's character.
| Childhood Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
|---|---|
| Executive, Management & Professional Occupations | 52.6% |
| Government Workers | Higher than 98.7% of U.S. neighborhoods |
Demographics
| Upper-Middle Income Neighborhood | Higher income than 61.7% of U.S. neighborhoods |
|---|---|
| Top Languages | English (81.4%), Italian (16.0%), Chinese, Spanish |
| Top Ancestries | Irish (15.0%), Italian (14.2%), Yugoslav (10.5%), English (8.5%), German (6.7%) |
| Foreign Born | 18.9% |
| Unique Ancestries | Yugoslav (10.5%), Hungarian (1.8%) |
Commute
Many residents have short commutes under 15 minutes, with a majority driving alone and a notable carpool rate.
Dunes offers short commutes with a mix of driving alone and carpooling.
Short Commutes — Nearly half commute under 15 minutes.
Carpooling — Carpool rate is 19.5%, higher than typical.
| Commute Under 15 Minutes | 44.8% |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 59.8% |
| Carpool Rate | 19.5% |
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 unique about Dunes housing?
23.9% of homes are row houses or attached homes, more than 95.1% of U.S. neighborhoods.
How is childhood poverty in Dunes?
0.0% of children live below the poverty line, lower than 100% of U.S. neighborhoods.