Lancaster / The College of Saint Rose
Is Lancaster / The College of Saint Rose 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
$315,499
Average Rent
$2,102
Vacancy Rate
17.1%
Overview of Lancaster / The College of Saint Rose
Lancaster / The College of Saint Rose is an urban neighborhood in Albany, NY with a median home price of $315,499.
The neighborhood has a large student population, with 52.4% currently enrolled in college, and features historic housing stock.
UrbanCollege Student HubHigh Renter Occupancy
Quick Facts
| Renter Occupancy | 84.8% |
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Housing market and real estate character
The neighborhood is characterized by a dominance of small apartment buildings and high renter occupancy.
| Renter Occupancy Rate | 84.8% |
|---|---|
| Small Apartment Buildings | 52.8% of housing stock |
| Housing Age | Mostly built before 1940 |
What buyers will notice right away
Over half the residents are college students, influencing neighborhood dynamics.
Vacancy is relatively high, possibly due to seasonal occupancy or market factors.
Families and Lifestyle
The neighborhood is popular with college students and rated highly for safety and walkability.
College Friendly — Ranks among top 2.8% of college-friendly places in New York due to safety and walkability.
| College Enrollment | 52.4% |
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Demographics and Culture
| Executive, Management, and Professional Occupations | 43.8% |
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| Per Capita Income | |
| Russian Ancestry | 3.4% |
| Languages Spoken | English, Spanish |
Commute Patterns
Most residents have moderate commutes and primarily drive alone, with some bus and walking.
Lancaster / The College of Saint Rose residents benefit from moderate commute times and diverse transit options.
Moderate Commutes — Most commute between 15 and 30 minutes.
Transit Options — Driving alone is common, with notable bus and walking rates.
| Commute 15-30 Minutes | 41.1% |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 54.0% |
| Bus Commute Rate | 9.2% |
| Walk to Work Rate | 9.1% |
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?
The median home price is $315,499, less expensive than 73.6% of New York neighborhoods.
How renter-occupied is the neighborhood?
84.8% of housing is renter occupied, nearly the highest rate nationally.