Somar, Albany, NY
Somar — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Somar, Albany, New York. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the New York Department of State Division of Licensing Services licensing database.
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Somar Neighborhood Overview
Somar, Albany, California
Somar is a neighborhood in the city of Albany, California, situated within the 94706 ZIP code. The area presents a balanced mix of homeowners and renters, with a homeownership rate of 51.0% and a renter-occupied rate of 49.0%. This creates a diverse residential community within the broader context of the San Francisco Bay Area.
The local housing market is firmly in the prime tier, characterized by a median home value of $1,130,000. The average home size is approximately 1,125 square feet. Mortgage data from the last year shows strong conventional lending activity with 278 originations, significantly outpacing other loan types like FHA (4) and VA (1), for a total of 283 HMDA originations. For renters, the median gross rent is $2,279 per month.
The neighborhood's economic profile is robust, with a median household income of $125,410 aligning with the substantial home values. This combination of high income, valuable real estate, and a mix of owned and rented housing defines Somar's character as a stable, established community in the East Bay.
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Somar Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $1.1M | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $125K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 51.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 49.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 2.9% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Tier | Prime | Top10Lists.us Classification |
| Primary ZIP Code | 94706 | |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | ||
| Total Mortgage Originations | 283 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Originations | 1 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Share | 0.3% | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $1.1M | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 278 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 4 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Somar, Albany
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Somar
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: New York Department of State Division of Licensing Services — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-18