At a Glance
Median Income
$52,083
$28,315 per capita
Home Value
$93,300
Zillow: $151,393
Median Rent
$813/mo
18.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.9%
76.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.4% poverty rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alba a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 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 $52,083 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,315. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,525 business establishments, including 116 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alba is $93,300 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,393. Median rent is $813/month, with 18.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
0.9% of adults in Alba hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(97% below the national average).
76.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alba has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population130
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density194/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$52,083
Per Capita$28,315
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$6,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,156
Housing
A+
Home Value$93,300
Rent$813
Ownership76.4%
Zillow$151,393
Housing Units71
Rent Burden18.1%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Premature Death7,655/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain41.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,332 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+0.9%
High School+76.4%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute32 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Alba was founded in 1803.
The median home in Alba was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Williamsport Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 116 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.