Albany, CA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 15,895 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
It is a largely flat city between the San Francisco and San Pablo Bays.
Cultural Attractions
Albany offers diversity: nearly 40 percent of the population speaks a language other than English at home.
Recreation
Within the city borders is Golden Gate Fields, one of the largest thoroughbred racetracks in the United States.
Historical
In the early 1900s, locals became perturbed with northern neighbors in Berkeley using their land as a dumping ground. A group of women, armed with two shotguns and a rifle, decided to take action. Albany was born.
Economy
Solano Avenue, the city’s “Main Street,” is a regional attraction for shoppers and restaurant goers.
| Community care facilities for the elderly | 1 |
| Percentage of population over age 55 | 22.6% |
| Number of museums within 30 miles | 184 |
| Number of libraries within the area | 1 |
| Number of movie theaters within 15 miles | 86 |
| Number of golf courses within 30 miles | 132 |
| Tax incentives for retirees | No |
| Median income for those aged 55–64 | $78,621 |
| Median income for those aged 65–74 | $56,735 |
| Median income for those aged 75 and up | $47,049 |
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