Population 5,269 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Buckingham Lake-Crestwood
Household size in Buckingham Lake-Crestwood
| Period | Buckingham Lake-Crestwood | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.96 | 2.44 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.04 | 2.45 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.02 | 2.45 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.10 | 2.33 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | −0.11 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Buckingham Lake-Crestwood are small: just 2.10 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 1.96, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Buckingham Lake-Crestwood
| Period | Buckingham Lake-Crestwood | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.2 | 39.8 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.0 | 40.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.5 | 41.3 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.6 | 41.7 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.4 | +1.9 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Buckingham Lake-Crestwood skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has crept up from 48.2 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. No other Albany neighborhood is older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Buckingham Lake-Crestwood
| Period | Buckingham Lake-Crestwood | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 10.5% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 10.0% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 10.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.1% of households in Buckingham Lake-Crestwood, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Buckingham Lake-Crestwood
Renters in Buckingham Lake-Crestwood
| Period | Buckingham Lake-Crestwood | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.8% | 33.8% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.3% | 34.8% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.2% | 36.1% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.5% | 35.8% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Buckingham Lake-Crestwood is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.3 points, even as the national share rose. Buckingham Lake-Crestwood has the lowest share of renters of any Albany neighborhood.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Buckingham Lake-Crestwood
| Period | Buckingham Lake-Crestwood | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 10.9% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 11.7% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 13.3% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Buckingham Lake-Crestwood as nationally: 9.5%, against 9.6%. Vacancy has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Few Albany neighborhoods have a lower vacancy rate: only two of 13.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Buckingham Lake-Crestwood
| Period | Buckingham Lake-Crestwood | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1962 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1964 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1966 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1969 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Buckingham Lake-Crestwood is a place of older homes: half were built before 1956, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Compared with other Albany neighborhoods, though, Buckingham Lake-Crestwood has newer homes than most.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Buckingham Lake-Crestwood
| Period | Buckingham Lake-Crestwood | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,016 | $882 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,049 | $975 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,145 | $1,114 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,247 | $1,360 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$231 | +$478 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Buckingham Lake-Crestwood costs $1,247 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $231 a month since 2006–10, up 23%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 23.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Buckingham Lake-Crestwood
Bachelor's degrees in Buckingham Lake-Crestwood
| Period | Buckingham Lake-Crestwood | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.8% | 32.9% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 47.5% | 34.4% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.4% | 37.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 59.7% | 42.2% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +9.4 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Buckingham Lake-Crestwood is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (59.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 1.9 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Few Albany neighborhoods have a higher share of college graduates: only two of 13.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Buckingham Lake-Crestwood
| Period | Buckingham Lake-Crestwood | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.1% | 90.4% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.1% | 91.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.1% | 91.8% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.9% | 93.0% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +2.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Buckingham Lake-Crestwood: 96.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.9 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Buckingham Lake-Crestwood
| Period | Buckingham Lake-Crestwood | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.0% | 6.2% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 7.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 5.0% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Buckingham Lake-Crestwood than nationally: unemployment was 4.2%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is up 1.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Buckingham Lake-Crestwood compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Lake-Crestwood | 2.10 | 48.6 | 7.1% | 22.5% | 9.5% | 1956 | $1,247 | 59.7% | 96.9% | 4.2% |
| New Scotland-Woodlawn | 1.93 | 34.9 | 3.7% | 55.8% | 4.8% | 1950 | $1,421 | 59.2% | 92.5% | 3.0% |
| Helderberg | 2.08 | 42.4 | 3.1% | 27.9% | 13.4% | 1943 | $1,606 | 65.3% | 97.7% | 3.2% |
| Pine Hills | 2.19 | 25.4 | 8.3% | 77.6% | 13.5% | 1945 | $1,254 | 48.0% | 90.7% | 8.1% |
| Campus Area | 1.66 | 31.0 | 4.5% | 48.4% | 9.9% | 1987 | $1,753 | 66.6% | 98.1% | 8.9% |
| West End | 2.62 | 30.7 | 19.1% | 77.4% | 12.6% | 1963 | $1,125 | 25.2% | 86.8% | 8.7% |
| Delaware Avenue | 2.61 | 30.5 | 12.8% | 44.3% | 9.2% | 1940 | $1,231 | 37.8% | 89.6% | 4.4% |
| Central Ave | 1.66 | 32.1 | 6.5% | 90.7% | 19.8% | 1944 | $1,176 | 45.3% | 86.8% | 11.6% |
| West Hill | 2.27 | 36.6 | 15.7% | 68.4% | 24.5% | 1950 | $1,260 | 22.3% | 89.1% | 11.5% |
| Center Square | 1.54 | 34.3 | 2.0% | 74.4% | 13.4% | 1938 | $1,213 | 59.1% | 97.0% | 4.8% |
| Sheridan Hollow | 1.77 | 37.8 | 13.2% | 78.1% | 26.4% | 1942 | $1,114 | 29.5% | 74.9% | 18.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Buckingham Lake-Crestwood. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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