The Capital Region, a center for government, rich in colleges and universities, and poised for growth in high-technology, is the hub of Upstate New York. Home to Albany, the state capital, and historic Saratoga Springs , it is the link between New York City, Boston, Montreal and Central New York State
Area
5,199 square miles
Weather
Mean Daily Temperature: January 21.5° F; July 72.0° F
Location
The eight-county Capital Region is located midway along the eastern border of New
York State . Its topography encompasses sections of the fertile Hudson and Mohawk
river valleys, as well as portions of the state’s two major mountain ranges, the
Quality of Life
A captivating mix of architectural styles and attractions and a variety of cultural
and recreational offerings, all surrounded by the tranquil beauty of farms and woodlands,
makes the Capital Region a highly desirable place in which to live and work. Sports
fans enjoy a variety of professional and collegiate sporting events, or take to
the outdoors for water sports, golfing, hiking or skiing. The charming community
of
Workforce
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Labor Force: |
564,300 |
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Households: |
409,491
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Total Personal Income: |
$34.5 billion |
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Per Capita Income: |
$32,764 |
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Median Home Sales
Price ( |
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Market Access
The Capital Region’s strategic location allows it easy access to the markets of
the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwestern states, as well as eastern
Transportation
Highways: Three major interstate highways-the New York State Thruway (I-87/I-90),
the Adirondack Northway (I-87) and I-88-serve all parts of the region.
Air Service: A number of major national airlines and regional commuters
provide air service and air freight service at the newly expanded
Industries
The Capital Region is rapidly taking the lead as a national hotspot for high-technology
economic development. It is home to premier high-tech research institutions such
as GE Global Research,
In addition to government employment, the Albany-Schenectady-Troy area has a diversified private sector. The sectors that generate the largest amount of export income within the region include professional, scientific and technical services; education; and insurance carriers. The region’s most important export and income-generating manufacturing industry is chemicals.
Research and Development
partnerships between the University at
Selected Employers
General Electric Co.,
MapInfo, Troy
Finch Pruyn & Co., Glens Falls
Philips Electronics, Albany
SIGroup, Schenectady
Taconic Farms Inc.,
Health Care
Albany Medical Center, Albany
Albany Memorial Hospital, Albany
Columbia Memorial Hospital, Hudson
Glens Falls Hospital, Glens Falls
St. Peter’s Hospital, Albany
Samaritan Hospital, Troy
Saratoga Hospital and Nursing Home, Saratoga Springs
Seton Health/St. Mary’s Hospital, Troy
Stratton VA Medical Center, Albany
Education:
More than 67,000 students are enrolled in the area’s 10 four-year and 11 two-year colleges and universities.
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (the country’s oldest
technical college),
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6,514 |
|
|
3,336 |
|
|
2,828 |
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SUNY at
|
17,040 |
|
|
2,252 |
|
|
866 |
|
|
5,149 |
|
|
12,143 |
|
|
724 |
|
|
718 |
|
|
9,996 |
|
|
3,493 |
|
|
1,728 |
|
|
4,755 |
Population
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Total |
1,058,478
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Albany
|
297,414 |
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City
of
|
93,523 |
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Town
of
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80,975 |
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Town
of
|
32,903 |
|
Town
of
|
34,710 |
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Columbia
|
63,622 |
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City
of
|
7,145 |
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Town
of
|
8,706 |
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Greene County |
49,682 |
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Town
of
|
11,917 |
|
|
4,367
|
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Rensselaer
|
155,251
|
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City
of
|
48,310
|
|
Town
of
|
16,330 |
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Saratoga
|
214,589 |
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City
of
|
28,036 |
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Town
of
|
36,568 |
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Schenectady
|
149,078 |
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City
of
|
61,280 |
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Town
of
|
28,890 |
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Town
of
|
29,082
|
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Warren County |
65,548 |
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City
of
|
14,108 |
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Town
of
|
27,137 |
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Washington County |
63,024 |
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Town
of
|
11,678 |
(resource: www.empire.state.ny.us)