Why Live in Whitehall
Whitehall is just blocks from St. Peter’s Hospital and the Albany Medical Center. Downtown Albany and the New York State Capitol building are about 3 miles away. The neighborhood attracts those who work in the city center but want to live in a suburban atmosphere. Streets with dead ends, boulevards with landscaped medians and homes with spacious yards add to the suburban feel. Homes have character and span a range of styles, from Cape Cods and ranch-style homes to Dutch colonials and Craftsman-style homes. Homes have a median build year of 1950. Crestwood Plaza on the western side of Whitehall features eateries like Pearl's Bagels & Bakery and Spinners Pizza & Pub. Delaware Avenue, nearby, offers additional shopping and dining options, including Emack and Bolio's. Whitehall Park has basketball courts and play areas, and the nearby Albany Jewish Community Center offers fitness classes to members. The neighborhood has CDTA bus stops and is walkable to several employers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Whitehall a good place to live?
Whitehall is a good place to live. Whitehall is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with good transit options. Whitehall is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Whitehall has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.6 people per acre and a median age of 45. The average household income is $110,525 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 54.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Whitehall are home owners, with 15.7% of residents renting and 84.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Whitehall can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Whitehall neighborhood guide.
Is Whitehall, NY a safe neighborhood?
Whitehall, NY is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Whitehall?
The median home price in Whitehall is $289,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $58,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.46%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,460 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $63K a year to afford the median home price in Whitehall. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Whitehall is $111K.
What are the best public schools in Whitehall?
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Home Trends in Whitehall, NY
On average, homes in Whitehall, Albany sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Whitehall, Albany over the last 12 months is $297,250, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$297,250
Median Single Family Sale Price
$293,550
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$315,750
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$214
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
28
Median List Price
$289,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%