Albany, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,855 Population 760/sq mi density
$46,905 Median Income $24,618 per capita
$96,700 Home Value $124,765 Zillow
$520 Median Rent 21.2% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$46,905 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,700 home value, $520/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Albany, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,905
38% below
$24,618 per capita
Home Value
$96,700
66% below
Zillow: $124,765
Median Rent
$520/mo
55% below
21.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
33% below
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Income
62%
Home Value
34%
Rent
45%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Albany a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 $46,905 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,618. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Albany is $96,700 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,765. Median rent is $520/month, with 21.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Education

22.7% of adults in Albany hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Albany has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,855
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density760/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans10.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,905
Per Capita$24,618
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty11.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,700
Rent$520
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$124,765
Housing Units902
Rent Burden21.2%

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
Elevation906 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.2%
EV Stations4

Did You Know?

The median home in Albany was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (69 miles).
19.6% of the population has a disability.