# Albany — SF Bay Area family neighborhood fact pack

Source: https://familyhomefinder.com/places/bay-area/albany
Last updated: 2026-03-28

## Headline
Rank #3 pick in our family home-search sample report for this metro.

## Schools (NCES Common Core, NCES CCD 2022-23)
- Albany High (High, grades 9-12, 1,151 students, 26% free/reduced lunch) — https://familyhomefinder.com/schools/bay-area/albany-high-0059
- Albany Middle (Middle, grades 6-8, 781 students, 26% free/reduced lunch) — https://familyhomefinder.com/schools/bay-area/albany-middle-0060
- Cornell Elementary (Elementary, grades K-5, 569 students, 23% free/reduced lunch) — https://familyhomefinder.com/schools/bay-area/cornell-elementary-0061
- Marin Elementary (Elementary, grades K-5, 325 students, 28% free/reduced lunch) — https://familyhomefinder.com/schools/bay-area/marin-elementary-0062
- MacGregor High (Continuation) (High, grades 10-12, 18 students, 56% free/reduced lunch) — https://familyhomefinder.com/schools/bay-area/macgregor-high-continuation-7638
- Ocean View Elementary (Elementary, grades K-5, 675 students, 37% free/reduced lunch) — https://familyhomefinder.com/schools/bay-area/ocean-view-elementary-7937

## Climate (NOAA 1991-2020 normals at SAN FRANCISCO DWTN, 11.4 mi)
- Annual mean: 57.7°F (low 51°F / high 64°F)
- Precipitation: 22.9 in/yr

## Seismic (USGS NSHM)
- 2%-in-50yr PGA: 1.07g — High band (NSHM E2014B)

## Flood (FEMA NFHL)
- Zone: X (AREA OF MINIMAL FLOOD HAZARD)

## Air quality (EPA AirNow at Oakland, 2026-05-02)
- AQI 53 (Moderate), driven by PM2.5

## Census ACS (ACS 5-year 2023)
- Median household income: $136,961
- Median home value: $1,188,100
- Family-with-kids share: 66%
- Population (ZCTA): 20,486

## Sold comps (top 3 by recency)
- $1,825,000 · 3/2 · 1,650 sqft · Mar 14, 2026 · 1417 Stannage Ave, Albany, CA 94706 (https://www.zillow.com/homes/1417+Stannage+Ave%2C+Albany%2C+CA+94706_rb/)
- $1,720,000 · 3/2 · 1,540 sqft · Feb 22, 2026 · 936 Talbot Ave, Albany, CA 94706 (https://www.zillow.com/homes/936+Talbot+Ave%2C+Albany%2C+CA+94706_rb/)
- $1,950,000 · 4/2 · 1,820 sqft · Jan 11, 2026 · 1234 Marin Ave, Albany, CA 94706 (https://www.zillow.com/homes/1234+Marin+Ave%2C+Albany%2C+CA+94706_rb/)

## Verdict
Strong #3 if the smaller house works. Cleanest schools-plus-budget combination in the search.

Pros: Strict address-based zoning — no lottery; Strong K-12 (GS 9/8/9); Best budget headroom ($1.55-1.75M median).
Cons: Significant downsize — 1,200 sqft vs current 2,100 sqft; Some morning fog; 55-65 min PA commute.

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