In New York, the annual violent crime rate stands at 454.9 per 100,000 residents, which is about 39.8% higher than the national average of 325.3. The property crime rate is also higher, with 1,816.5 per 100,000, compared to the national rate of 1,546.9, reflecting a difference of 17.4%.
Violent crime: 454.9 per 100k vs. 325.3 national, increasing by 4.7% since 2022
Property crime: 1,816.5 per 100k vs. 1,546.9 national, increasing by 4.6% since 2022
Notable trend: Homicide rate down 34.5% since 2022, at 2.7 per 100k
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for New York).
Schools & Higher Ed
Albany has access to 13 postsecondary institutions, offering a range of educational opportunities.
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Albany Law School
Albany Medical College
University at Albany
The College of Saint Rose
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
For outdoor enthusiasts, Albany has several notable parks to explore. Each offers unique opportunities for recreation and relaxation.
New York State Museum - 4.7 stars (4093 reviews)
Thacher State Park - 4.8 stars (3695 reviews)
Washington Park - 4.6 stars (3036 reviews)
Albany Pine Bush Preserve - 4.6 stars (1270 reviews)
Albany moving companies are required to be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) if they perform interstate moves. No matter if it is a moving company or a broker, they should have a valid DOT number. You can look up a mover here.
Agency: United States Department of Transportation Address: 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington DC 20590 Phone: (855) 368-4200 Website: www.fmcsa.dot.gov
Let's see how many people move within New York versus those who moved from Empire State to another state.
Moved Within NY 31%
Moved out of NY 69%
It appears that much more Americans have decided to move out of New York State than to relocate within its limits. The percentages of these somewhat surprising statistics are: 31% local moves vs. 69% interstate moves.
There are countless reasons for New Yorkers to relocate within their own state, including the major one – local moves are always a easier to organize and execute than interstate ones. The preparations for a house move should begin as early as the move is confirmed and should continue all the way until Moving day itself.
Who regulates New York local movers
Moving companies in New York are regulated by the New York State Department of Transportation. To verify whether movers are licensed and insured, call (800) 786-5368, or e-mail at nymoving@dot.state.ny.us.
Agency: New York State Department of Transportation Address: 50 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12232 Phone: (518) 457-6195 Website: https://www.dot.ny.gov
What do people move within New York?
Ever wondered which are the most popular move sizes when people move locally in NY?
Sometimes movers in nearby cities like
Schenectady, Ballston Spa and Schoharie can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Albany, NY sorted by distance:
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