At a Glance
Median Income
$55,000
$28,179 per capita
Home Value
$207,100
Zillow: $223,411
Median Rent
$756/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
137/100K
2,192/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
313 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?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Albany residents earn a median household income of $55,000 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,179. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,117 business establishments, including 210 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Albany is $207,100 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,411. Median rent is $756/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Albany reports 137 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,192/100K.
Education
19.1% of adults in Albany hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Albany has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population969
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density723/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$28,179
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$4,247M
Avg Weekly Wage$888
Housing
A+
Home Value$207,100
Rent$756
Ownership57.1%
Zillow$223,411
Housing Units486
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent137/100K
Property2,192/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,382/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain67.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation42 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute31 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Albany was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 210 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
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