Albany is a city in Alameda County, California, located on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, adjacent to Berkeley. The estimated population as of January 1, 2024, was 20,094. It is a small, densely populated city known for its diverse community and its proximity to the University of California, Berkeley.
Albany is home to Golden Gate Fields, a thoroughbred horse racing track, and the Albany Bulb, a unique park created from construction debris that offers views of the San Francisco Bay.The city also hosts the University of California’s Albany Village, a housing complex for students with families