How Does Albany, NY Spend Tax Money?
Albany, NY spends $46,595 per resident, with total expenditures of $4.6B. Top spending categories: Police ($3,815/person), Parks & Recreation ($663/person), Fire Protection ($558/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (63/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $4.6B |
| Per Capita Spending | $46,595 |
| Total Revenue | $2.9B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 99,692 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 63/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Police$3,815/person
Parks & Recreation$663/person
Fire Protection$558/person
Highways & Roads$391/person
Health$91/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.