At a Glance
Median Income
$45,201
$24,527 per capita
Home Value
$118,700
Zillow: $126,572
Median Rent
$898/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,053/100K
4,603/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
24.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
20.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Albany Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Albany's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Albany a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Albany residents earn a median household income of $45,201 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,527. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,628 business establishments, including 242 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Albany is $118,700 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,572. Median rent is $898/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Albany reports 1,053 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 177% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,603/100K. The murder rate is 16.0/100K.
Education
21.5% of adults in Albany hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Albany has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population67,939
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density1,234/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$45,201
Per Capita$24,527
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty24.2%
County GDP$6,291M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,700
Rent$898
Ownership39.3%
Zillow$126,572
Housing Units33,390
Rent Burden31.4%
Crime
F
Violent1,053/100K
Property4,603/100K
Murder16.0/100K
Assault775/100K
Burglary972/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes17.9%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death15,702/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation217 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 70%
Commute20 min
Broadband78.6%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Albany was founded in 1836.
The median home in Albany was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Southwest Georgia Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 242 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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