Delmar
Delmar is what Albany couples move to when the lease ends and the stroller arrives. Technically Bethlehem, functionally a leafy southern extension of the city, it trades Center Square's bar density for top-rated schools, Four Corners coffee, and the Delaware Avenue commute most locals can do half-asleep. The dating math is honest: this is not where singles cluster. It is where the already-coupled settle in, walk the rail trail, and host the dinner parties. For a renter optimizing for quiet, safety, and a short drive to actual Albany, Delmar earns its premium. For anyone still swiping, the center of gravity is fifteen minutes north.
Delmar by the numbers
Delmar is roughly balanced, about 50% men to 50% women.
Median individual income in Delmar is about $68,500.
New York registers voters by party, and Albany County is about 48% Democratic to 18% Republican, with a 29% “Blank” no-party bloc that outnumbers Republicans.
The median renter in Delmar pays about $1,760 a month.
About 1,800 Delmar residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
Local date spots
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City Line Bar and Grill
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O'Slattery's Irish Restaurant and Pub
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My Place & Company, Delmar
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Perfect Blend Cafe & Bakery
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Del Lanes
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Los Panchos
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Delaware Cafe
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The Delaware Restaurant & Bar
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Bliss Cafe & Creamery
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Brewtus Roasting
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CORAY KITCHEN
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Pastina
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Ice Cream Station
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The Warbler Brewery
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The Delmar Scoop
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