Albany County is home to the State Capitol in the city of Albany. It is a centrally located county in the Capital Region, with an eastern border defined by the Hudson River and a northern border following the Mohawk River. This is the most populous county in our region and the most developed. It boasts 4/9 of the top-rated school districts in the Capital Region, according to Niche. They are:
- Bethlehem Central School District
Statewide ranking: 30/672
National ranking: 158/10,722 - North Colonie Central School District
Statewide ranking: 37/672
National ranking: 196/10,722 - Voorheesville Central School District
Statewide ranking: 81/672
National ranking: 482/10,722 - Guilderland Central School District
Statewide ranking: 116/672
National ranking: 792/10,722

Notable Cities, Towns, and Municipalities
Albany
Altamont
Berne
Bethlehem
Colonie
Cohoes
Coeymans
Delmar
Glenmont
Green Island
Guilderland
Knox
Latham
Loudenville
Menands
New Scotland
Ravena
Rensselaerville
Selkirk
Slingerlands
Voorheesville
Watervliet
Westerlo
Popular Destinations and Points of Interest
Albany Pine Bush
Empire State Plaza
New York State Museum
Property For Sale in Albany County

















