
Is Normanskill a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
244 Registered Offenders Nearby
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, fire crews were sent to an automatic fire alarm at a three-story building on Clinton Avenue in Albany. The alarm was determined to be a malfunction and units were returned. Separately, crews were dispatched to a Bradford Street apartment building for a smoke alarm repeatedly sounding with no smoke or flames reported. | Clinton Ave, Albany, NY 12210 | 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 units respond to a medical call involving a 34-year-old woman reported sick in a downstairs apartment near Madison Avenue, Grand Street, and Phillips Street. | Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12202 | Medical Emergency |
| 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, 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, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary in progress at a residence on Clinton Street near Delaware Avenue and Chandler Street. A caller on an upper floor reported hearing an unknown man in the basement and believed no one else should be inside the home. | Clinton St, Albany, NY 12202 | Break-In |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of heavy smoke near Mount Hope Drive and Little Lane in Albany. Units investigated an apparent smoke odor consistent with a campfire, with nothing visible on arrival. | Mt Hope Dr & Little Ln, Albany, NY 12202 | Fire |
| 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 |
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Overview
Normanskill is a suburban neighborhood in Albany, NY, with a median home price of $353,709, less expensive than most of the state.
The area has a higher vacancy rate of 10.8%, and housing mostly consists of owner-occupied single-family homes built between 1940 and 1999.
Housing market and real estate character
Normanskill's housing is primarily owner occupied with many homes built mid-20th century, offering a mix of medium to small single-family homes and townhomes.
| Housing Age | Many homes built 1940-1969 and 1970-1999 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | Majority owner occupied |
What buyers will notice right away
Families & Lifestyle
Normanskill is highly rated for retirees and executives, combining safety, quiet, and diverse housing.
| Retiree-Friendly Rank in NY | Top 7.1% |
|---|---|
| Childhood Poverty Rate | 16.7% |
Demographics
| College Educated Adults | |
|---|---|
| Executive, Management, Professional Jobs | 67.1% |
| Childhood Poverty Rate | 16.7% |
| Top Ancestries | ["Irish (31.7%)","Italian (20.9%)","German (10.6%)","Polish (8.0%)","Russian (7.5%)"] |
| Top Languages | ["English (91.9%)","Spanish (2.6%)","Urdu (1.9%)"] |
Commute
Most residents drive alone with moderate commute times, typical of suburban neighborhoods.
Normanskill residents enjoy manageable commute times with high car usage.
| Drive Alone Rate | 84.0% |
|---|---|
| Main Commute Time | 15-30 minutes (58.9%) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Normanskill?
The median home price is $353,709, less expensive than 70.5% of New York neighborhoods.
Is Normanskill good for retirees?
Yes, it ranks in the top 7.1% of retiree-friendly neighborhoods in New York.