West Side vs Elsmere

Albany, NY Neighborhood Comparison

West Side's median sale price is $950k, about 2.1 times Elsmere's $442k (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
West Side
$950k median
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Neighborhood B
Elsmere
$442k median
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West Side
Metric
Elsmere
$950k
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Median Price
$442k
West Side
Median Price
100%
Elsmere
Median Price
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is West Side or Elsmere more expensive?

West Side has a median home price of $950k and Elsmere is $442k. Elsmere is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — West Side or Elsmere?

West Side has no school rating on file and Elsmere has no school rating on file (school ratings from Niche/GreatSchools, 1 to 10, by school rather than by street).

Which is more walkable?

West Side has no Walk Score on file. Elsmere has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.