The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 12074 sells for about $359,940, or $178 per square foot.
Prices are up +7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 19 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,560 a month.
ZIP 12074 — Galway
The housing market in 12084 remains competitive with limited inventory and steady demand from commuters. Prices have shown growth over the past year, supported by the area's strong household income profile and proximity to Albany's employment hubs.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking suburban living with convenient access to Albany's employment centers and regional retail hubs.
Median prices moved up 7.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 19 days on market with 2.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 14.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 12084, Albany County, NY
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Guilderland Central School District, which is generally characterized as a high-performing district within the Capital Region.
The area benefits from its proximity to the Albany-Schenectady-Troy employment core, with significant suburban development and retail infrastructure along the Western Avenue corridor.
Property taxes are assessed at the local municipal and county levels; specific effective rates are not determinable without parcel-level assessment data.
Residents primarily commute via the Western Avenue (Route 20) corridor toward Albany, with transit access provided by CDTA bus routes.
The area features access to the Guilderland Public Library, Tawasentha Park, and extensive shopping and dining options along the Route 20 commercial strip.
The rental market shows strong demand with a median rent of $2,400, reflecting the area's popularity among commuters and families.
The economy is anchored by the broader Albany-Schenectady-Troy metropolitan area, with major sectors including government, education, healthcare, and technology.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-87 and I-90, facilitating regional travel, while local transit is managed by the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA).
Ongoing development focuses on mixed-use projects and suburban residential expansion along the Western Avenue corridor.
Parcels are subject to Guilderland Central School District taxes and standard municipal/county levies.
Data aggregated from ZCTA-level census profiles and local market reports.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
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- Sky Zone Clifton Park4.118.2 mi
- NYzipline4.98.9 mi
- The Local FFF - Fun! Funner! Funnest!4.416.1 mi
- Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC)4.512 mi
- Saratoga Race Course4.714 mi
- Proctors4.716.4 mi
- Saratoga Springs City Center4.513.5 mi
- Rusty Nail Grill and Tavern4.417.5 mi
- Saratoga Spa State Park4.812.4 mi
- Saratoga Automobile Museum4.612 mi
- Children's Museum at Saratoga4.512.8 mi
- Adirondack Animal Land4.49.3 mi
- Geyser Trail4.812 mi
- Saratoga National Historical Park4.819.9 mi
- Saratoga Automobile Museum4.612 mi
- Children's Museum at Saratoga4.512.8 mi
- miSci | Museum of Innovation & Science4.416.6 mi
- Mabee Farm Historic Site4.711.9 mi
- Saratoga Spa State Park4.812.4 mi
- Geyser Trail4.812 mi
- Saratoga Spa Golf Course4.412.4 mi
- Indian Meadows Park4.711.6 mi
- Shenantaha Creek Park4.712.1 mi
- Lee's Park4.316.4 mi
- Town of Stillwater Brown's Beach4.315.5 mi
- Mohawk Harbor4.615.7 mi
- Point Breeze Marine3.716.2 mi
- Saratoga Spa Golf Course4.412.4 mi
- Brookhaven Golf Course4.512.8 mi
- Amsterdam Municipal Golf Course4.49.4 mi
- Pioneer Hills Golf Course44.7 mi
- Market 324.112.8 mi
- Market 324.212.8 mi
- Ocean State Job Lot4.210 mi
- Market 3248.9 mi
- Marshalls4.49 mi
- Albany International Airport4.123.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major local park offering trails, sports fields, and community events.
A large regional shopping and entertainment destination located nearby.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.