Signals
Albany
Fairview
Opportunity
56 · Bottom 49%
vs54 · Bottom 45%
Climate
89 · Top 8%
vs89 · Top 8%
Physical resilience
36 · Bottom 29%
vs37 · Bottom 29%
Housing affordability
53 · Bottom 13%
vs62 · Bottom 22%
Access
98 · Top 21%
vs99 · Top 8%
Economic stability
69 · Top 30%
vs69 · Top 30%
Measured values
| Metric | Albany | Fairview | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,414 | 10,745 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $144,107 | $148,667 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $75,758 | $55,682 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 10,846/sq mi | 3,613/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $1,202,200 | $963,300 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $2,445 | $2,644 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 53.1% | 78.8% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% | 4.4% | June 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year) | -1.7% | -1.7% | June 2026 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 77.8% | 42.9% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 6.8% | 4.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 66°F | 75°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 47°F | 43°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 22.9" | 16.0" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 13 mi | 10 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 33.3 min | 37.3 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 38.4 | 40.9 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Albany
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake, inland flooding.
Fairview
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake, inland flooding.
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