Illinois
Albany is a small town in Illinois with a population of 783. Residents earn $68,750 per year, which is 9% below the national average.
Based on current data, Albany receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Albany offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Albany is $68,750, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Albany is $147,800, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $721 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Albany is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 113 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 794 per 100,000, 60% below the national average.
13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Albany experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches, including 31.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,750 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,142 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,014 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,940 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.0% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,498 |
| County GDP | $2,951M |
| Restaurants | 117 |
| Healthcare | 128 |
| Retail | 162 |
| Manufacturing | 60 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,438 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.00% |
| Commute Time | 23.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.9% |
| Census Median | $147,800 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $165,377 |
| Median List Price | $227,450 |
| Median List Price | $227,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $98 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.5% |
| Price Drops | 42.9% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $721 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 21.3% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,438 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.00% |
| Obesity | 33.9% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.2% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,790/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 128 |
| Total Violent | 113.4/100K |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 113.4/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 793.7/100K |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 340.1/100K |
| Theft | 453.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.5 inches |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 657 ft (200 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 732/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7861°N, 90.2164°W |
| County FIPS | 19045 |
Winner: Republican by 18.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.9% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 732/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 90.6% |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 128 |
| Restaurants | 117 |
| Retail Stores | 162 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 23.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.9% |