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181 SHAKER PARK DRALBANY, NY 12211
3
2
1,567 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Clancy Real Estate; Kevin Clancy; (518) 461-9937
MLS® #: 202625677
Bishop's Gate
Albany
About the neighborhood
Bishop's Gate offers a peaceful atmosphere characterized by its slower pace and relative quiet, with minimal street noise enhancing daily living. The neighborhood features a variety of single detached homes and duplexes, alongside apartment buildings mostly built around the mid-1970s, providing diverse housing options including one- and two-bedroom layouts. Residents benefit from convenient access to primary schools situated close to many residences. Dining options include a selection of local eateries and several coffee shops. Although parks are not located within the neighborhood itself, well-distributed green spaces in nearby areas are easily accessible. Its car-friendly design allows quick access to highways and ample parking availability.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forDaycares
This area is great forRestaurants
Characteristics
Transportation
The best transportation option in Bishop's Gate is usually a car. Most real estate listings are a very short drive from the closest highway, and it is very easy to park. On the other hand, the public transit service in Bishop's Gate is not particularly frequent. Nonetheless, there are a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far from most properties. Traveling as a pedestrian is not very common in Bishop's Gate, despite the fact that many daily errands can be run without a vehicle, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Bishop's Gate is also not particularly appropriate for biking because there is a considerable amount of hills, and the bicycling network is rather limited.
Services
Residents will welcome that no matter where their property is situated in Bishop's Gate, primary schools are close by. In contrast, high schools are not especially numerous and thus tend to require a long distance to get to. With respect to food, purchasing one's groceries often necessitates the use of a vehicle in Bishop's Gate. That being said, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a fair number of opportunities, and home buyers are served by a few cafes as well.
Character
Bishop's Gate is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this part of Albany. Bishop's Gate is fairly good for those who prefer a quiet atmosphere, as the streets are usually reasonably peaceful. However, parks, such as Tivoli Nature Preserve, are especially well-spread out and there are about 10 of them close by for residents to check out, which makes it easy to reach them. Finally, although this part of the city is not known for its lively atmosphere, with the nightlife venues in nearby neighborhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located around the corner.
Car friendly10.0
Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly4.0
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly4.6
Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical
Transit friendly4.6
Transit is available for most trips
Restaurants6.6
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Groceries4.6
Variety of groceries within a short drive
Shopping4.0
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes4.4
Variety of cafés within a short drive
Quiet5.2
Some sources of noise nearby
Nightlife6.2
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Vibrant2.6
Calm atmosphere most of the day
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $54,166
- Median Household Income
- $78,203
Housing Type
- 30.3% SINGLE DETACHED
- 2.2% SEMI DETACHED
- 34.3% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 10.6% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 22.6% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.0% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 30.3%
- Semi detached
- 2.2%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 34.3%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 10.6%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 22.6%
- Mobile
- 0.0%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 37.6
- 0 to 4
- 16.6%
- 5 to 9
- 0.0%
- 10 to 14
- 0.7%
- 15 to 19
- 2.0%
- 20 to 24
- 6.5%
- 25 to 29
- 16.4%
- 30 to 34
- 7.4%
- 35 to 39
- 1.1%
- 40 to 44
- 0.0%
- 45 to 49
- 0.0%
- 50 to 54
- 4.4%
- 55 to 59
- 11.7%
- 60 to 64
- 5.3%
- 65 to 69
- 5.7%
- 70 to 74
- 4.2%
- 75 to 79
- 7.3%
- 80 to 84
- 2.2%
- 85 and over
- 9.2%
Education Level
- 3.4% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 26.2% HIGH SCHOOL
- 7.3% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 15.3% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 20.3% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 18.2% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 1.6% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 7.9% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 3.4%
- High School
- 26.2%
- Some college, no degree
- 7.3%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 15.3%
- Bachelor's degree
- 20.3%
- Master's degree
- 18.2%
- Professional degree
- 1.6%
- PhD
- 7.9%
Commute Mode
- 0.0% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 9.4% TRANSIT
- 81.8% DRIVE
- 0.0% OTHER
- Foot
- 0.0%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 9.4%
- Drive
- 81.8%
- Other
- 0.0%
- None
- 8.8%
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