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Alba, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Crawford County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
304 Population 111/sq mi density
$91,458 Median Income $28,116 per capita
$48,600 Home Value $193,828 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$91,458 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,600 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Alba, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$91,458
22% above
$28,116 per capita
Home Value
$48,600
83% below
Zillow: $193,828
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,962/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
50% below
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
15.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Alba Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Alba's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
122%
Home Value
17%
Poverty
125%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Alba a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Alba residents earn a median household income of $91,458 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,116. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 278 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Alba is $48,600 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,828. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Safety & Crime

Alba reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,962/100K.

Education

17.0% of adults in Alba hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Alba has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population304
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density111/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$91,458
Per Capita$28,116
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.5%
County GDP$563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,003

Housing

A+
Home Value$48,600
Rent
Ownership88.5%
Zillow$193,828
Housing Units157
Rent Burden29.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,962/100K

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,506/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain37.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,195 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute19 min
Broadband97.4%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Alba was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
1.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.