Upper Washington Avenue, Albany, NY

Is Upper Washington Avenue 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

$329,066

Average Rent

$1,956

Vacancy Rate

10.6%

Government Workers

20.8%

Nearby neighborhoods

Upper Washington Avenue Overview

Upper Washington Avenue is a suburban neighborhood in Albany, NY, known for its mix of small apartment buildings and single-family homes, many built before 1970.

The area has a vacancy rate of 10.6%, higher than 65.5% of US neighborhoods, and a notable presence of government workers, comprising 20.8% of the workforce.

SuburbanHigh VacancyGovernment EmploymentDiverse

Housing market and real estate character

Upper Washington Avenue features a dominant share of small apartment buildings and a mix of older housing stock.

Small Apartment Buildings	40.7%
Housing Age	Many built before 1970
Owner Occupied Rate

What buyers will notice right away

Small 2-4 unit apartment buildings make up a large portion of housing stock.

Many residences built before 1970, reflecting established neighborhood character.

Families & Lifestyle

This neighborhood has a high proportion of same-sex couples and college students, contributing to its diverse character.

Gay-Friendly — High proportion of same-sex couples suggests an inclusive community.

Same-Sex Households	4.6%
College Enrollment	10.5%

Demographics

Executive, Management, Professional Jobs	48.0%
Government Workers	20.8%
Per Capita Income
Ethnic Diversity	High
Top Ancestries	["Irish (26.7%)","Italian (13.0%)","Arab (11.3%)","Asian (11.2%)","English (10.6%)"]
Foreign Born	25.6%
Top Languages	["English (73.8%)","Arabic (7.2%)","Polish","Tagalog","Spanish"]

Commute

Most residents have short to moderate commutes, with a majority driving alone.

Upper Washington Avenue offers a mix of commute options with a majority driving alone and some public transit use.

Short Commutes — 56% commute 15-30 minutes.

Public Transit Use — 7.8% use bus for commuting.

Drive Alone	62.2%
Carpool	18.3%
Bus Commute	7.8%
Main Commute Time	15-30 minutes

Homes for sale near 12203

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$319,440

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