Population 5,058 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in West Hill
Household size in West Hill
| Period | West Hill | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.79 | 2.44 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.03 | 2.45 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.45 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.27 | 2.33 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.51 | −0.11 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in West Hill are small: just 2.27 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. Household size has dropped from 2.79 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Among Albany's 13 neighborhoods, though, only two have larger households.
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 West Hill
| Period | West Hill | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.6 | 39.8 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 26.4 | 40.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.9 | 41.3 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.6 | 41.7 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.1 | +1.9 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of West Hill is 36.6 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 27.6, a much bigger shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the southeast.
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 West Hill
| Period | West Hill | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.4% | 10.5% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.9% | 10.0% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.7% | 10.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −13.7 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in West Hill: 15.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 13.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 West Hill
Renters in West Hill
| Period | West Hill | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.9% | 33.8% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 70.1% | 34.8% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.2% | 36.1% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 68.4% | 35.8% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +2.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in West Hill rent: 68.4% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About half of owners (49.5%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the southeast.
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 West Hill
| Period | West Hill | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.7% | 10.9% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.2% | 11.7% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.2% | 13.3% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.5% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 24.5% of the housing in West Hill, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Only one other Albany neighborhood has a higher vacancy rate.
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 West Hill
| Period | West Hill | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1941 | 1962 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1940 | 1964 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1940 | 1966 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1950 | 1969 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
West Hill is a place of older homes: half were built before 1950, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1941 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 West Hill
| Period | West Hill | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $852 | $882 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $864 | $975 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,000 | $1,114 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,260 | $1,360 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$408 | +$478 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in West Hill pays $1,260 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $408 a month since 2006–10, up 48%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 West Hill
Bachelor's degrees in West Hill
| Period | West Hill | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 32.9% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 34.4% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.4% | 37.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.3% | 42.2% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | +9.4 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in West Hill have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 22.3%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 8.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other Albany neighborhood has a lower share of college graduates.
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 West Hill
| Period | West Hill | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.7% | 90.4% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.7% | 91.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.1% | 91.8% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.1% | 93.0% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +15.4 pts | +2.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in West Hill is close to the national rate: 89.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Albany area (93.0%). The share with a diploma has risen 15.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger 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 West Hill
| Period | West Hill | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 6.2% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 22.6% | 7.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.5% | 5.0% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in West Hill: 11.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.2 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
West Hill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hill | 2.27 | 36.6 | 15.7% | 68.4% | 24.5% | 1950 | $1,260 | 22.3% | 89.1% | 11.5% |
| Sheridan Hollow | 1.77 | 37.8 | 13.2% | 78.1% | 26.4% | 1942 | $1,114 | 29.5% | 74.9% | 18.6% |
| Central Ave | 1.66 | 32.1 | 6.5% | 90.7% | 19.8% | 1944 | $1,176 | 45.3% | 86.8% | 11.6% |
| West End | 2.62 | 30.7 | 19.1% | 77.4% | 12.6% | 1963 | $1,125 | 25.2% | 86.8% | 8.7% |
| Arbor Hill | 2.04 | 37.2 | 26.5% | 71.8% | 15.9% | 1973 | $973 | 21.6% | 87.5% | 3.8% |
| Pine Hills | 2.19 | 25.4 | 8.3% | 77.6% | 13.5% | 1945 | $1,254 | 48.0% | 90.7% | 8.1% |
| Center Square | 1.54 | 34.3 | 2.0% | 74.4% | 13.4% | 1938 | $1,213 | 59.1% | 97.0% | 4.8% |
| 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% |
| South End | 1.81 | 40.1 | 29.2% | 78.9% | 19.2% | 1947 | $1,034 | 22.7% | 82.1% | 14.3% |
| Delaware Avenue | 2.61 | 30.5 | 12.8% | 44.3% | 9.2% | 1940 | $1,231 | 37.8% | 89.6% | 4.4% |
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 West Hill. 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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