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Whitehall

Whitehall

Suburban Neighborhood in Albany, New York

Albany County 12208, 12209

$298,036 Average Value
$197 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

Suburb-like, minutes from downtown

Only blocks from St. Peter’s Hospital and Albany Medical Center and 3 miles from Downtown Albany and the New York State Capitol, the Whitehall neighborhood is convenient for anyone employed in the city’s center. “Most people who live in Whitehall work for a hospital or the state,” says Realtor Janet Glaude with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services. “If you want to live nearby but not downtown, Whitehall offers a more suburban setting that’s still very close to everything.” With streets that dead end, boulevards with landscaped medians and neatly built suburban homes evenly spaced from each other, Whitehall is the closest city dwellers can get to the suburbs without living in the suburbs.
Whitehall has a suburban feel but located less then 4 miles to downtown Albany.
Whitehall has a suburban feel but located less then 4 miles to downtown Albany.
St Peter's has 442 beds making it one of the larges hospitals in the capital region.
St Peter's has 442 beds making it one of the larges hospitals in the capital region.
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Homes with vintage character

Built mainly between 1930 and 1960, homes in Whitehall include charming split-level or ranch-style houses with bay windows, brick and wood-framed Cape Cods, Dutch-style colonials with boiler heating systems and Craftsman-style bungalows with enclosed front porches and deep backyards. “These are not cookie-cutter homes,” Glaude says. “They have vintage character, like archways and decorative stained-glass windows, details millennials often look for because they’re nostalgic and convey status.” Single-family homes in the neighborhood list for between $150,000 and $450,000. Newer townhouses that feature two-car garages run in the $300,000s. “Homes don’t stay on the market long and often receive multiple offers,” Glaude says. “So buyers need to act fast.”
A lovely Dutch Colonial sits along side several Craftsman styled homes in Whitehall.
A lovely Dutch Colonial sits along side several Craftsman styled homes in Whitehall.
Homes average 12 days on the market in Whitehall before they are sold.
Homes average 12 days on the market in Whitehall before they are sold.
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Local recreational outlets

Whitehall Park may be small, but it features two basketball courts and several play structures that keep children engaged and moving. Nearby, the Albany Jewish Community Center offers more than 50 free fitness classes weekly. It also has fitness and aquatics centers and a full-sized gym. Infant and toddler care, youth and teen camps, adult art classes and game meetups are available, too.
There is a full gym with weekly pickle ball matches at the JCC located in Whitehall.
There is a full gym with weekly pickle ball matches at the JCC located in Whitehall.
Whitehall Park is a medium sized park with plenty of features to keep your kids at play.
Whitehall Park is a medium sized park with plenty of features to keep your kids at play.
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Schools that serve Whitehall

Whitehall students can attend the Albany School of Humanities, a PK-6 elementary, which received a B-minus from Niche. The elementary is next to Whitehall Park and within walking distance of many homes. Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle, a 6-8 school that scored a C-plus, is in the heart of the community and features a student-teacher ratio of 10-to-1. Albany High, a B school, offers career academies tailored to specific student interests, such as health and wellness, performing arts, science and engineering, or business leadership.
Albany High School is the main senior school for grades 9-12.
Albany High School is the main senior school for grades 9-12.
William S. Hackett Middle School serves grades 6-8th with a B on Niche.
William S. Hackett Middle School serves grades 6-8th with a B on Niche.
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Events on the riverfront

Alive at Five, an eight-week summer concert series held at Jennings Landing on the Hudson River, about five miles from Whitehall, features performances by regional musicians. The Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival in September is also held at Jennings Landing. Jazz legends, rising artists and local acts perform at this one-day event, featuring vendors, food and beverages.

Getting around Albany

CDTA buses come through Whitehall, carrying riders downtown and to other parts of Albany. Cyclists will find bike/pedestrian and light-traffic bike paths in the neighborhood. Less than 2 miles from the neighborhood, Interstates 787, 90 and 87 provide easy access to neighboring cities, and Albany International Airport is about a 10-mile drive. Train travelers can also pick up Amtrak trains at the Albany-Rensselaer Station, 3 miles away across the river.
There are bus stops all along Whitehall Ave. that are quick to grab and take you anywhere.
There are bus stops all along Whitehall Ave. that are quick to grab and take you anywhere.
Along S. Main Ave you can enjoy wide streets and sidewalks to enjoy with your friends.
Along S. Main Ave you can enjoy wide streets and sidewalks to enjoy with your friends.
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Shopping and dining in Whitehall

Crestwood Plaza on the western side of Whitehall offers multiple shops, including a pharmacy, a bank and two eateries: Pearl's Bagels and Bakery and Spinners Pizza and Pub. Pearl’s is relatively new, open since 2021, and provides quick breakfast and lunch options. The challah rolls and pockets are filled with anything from cinnamon and brown sugar to peanut butter and marshmallow. Spinners is known for its wings, especially the moonshine flavored. Whitehall is also close to Delaware Avenue, which is lined with shops and businesses, such as Emack and Bolio's Ice Cream or the Landmark Spectrum 8 Theatres. The nearest grocery store is Market 32 on Madison Avenue, less than 2 miles away.
Crestwood Plaza is a small but covenant shopping center located in a residential section.
Crestwood Plaza is a small but covenant shopping center located in a residential section.
Pearl's Bagels specializes in small batch bagels and other baked goods to enjoy.
Pearl's Bagels specializes in small batch bagels and other baked goods to enjoy.
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Houses of worship

Whitehall features several churches that are either within walking distance or nearby. Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob on Whitehall Road is a nearly 200-year-old Orthodox synagogue, and B’nai Sholom next door serves the needs of Reform Jews and their families. A women’s mikvah is also on Whitehill next door to the Jewish Community Center. A Greek Orthodox church, a Catholic parish, a Lutheran church and an Episcopal church are all less than a mile away.
The Albany Jewish Community Center is a beautiful building in Whitehall.
The Albany Jewish Community Center is a beautiful building in Whitehall.
Local churches are popular with residents in Whitehall.
Local churches are popular with residents in Whitehall.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Albany International

22 min drive

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Whitehall Rd & Mariette Pl

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Whitehall Rd & Fleetwood Ave

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S. Manning Blvd & Arthur Dr

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Whitehall Rd & Sycamore St

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Whitehall Rd & S. Main Ave

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Whitehall Rd & Carisle Ct

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Whitehall Rd & Cardinal Ave

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Whitehall US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Whitehall Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$279,900
Median Sale Price
$270,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$280,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$322,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
-6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
21
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$197

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
988
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,440
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,559
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
2,186
Median Age
45
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.4%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$97,645
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$109,994

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95.9%
College Graduates
54.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.8%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
44''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

37 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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