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Albany, OH

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Albany is a small town in Ohio with a population of 909. Residents earn $66,518 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
909 Population 673/sq mi density
$66,518 Median Income $32,323 per capita
$140,800 Home Value $205,250 Zillow
$1,039 Median Rent 20.7% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,518 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $1,039/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,518
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $140,800
50% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.7%
42% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,039
11% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.9%
6% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.8%
69% lower than US avg

How Albany Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population909
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density673/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans13.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,518
Per Capita$32,323
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$2,745M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$140,800
Rent$1,039
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$205,250
Housing Units380
Rent Burden20.7%

Health

Obesity33.9%
Uninsured7.1%
Smoking14.6%
Depression28.9%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation726 ft (221 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.6%
Libraries8

Is Albany a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Albany receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Albany stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Albany is $66,518, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Albany is $140,800, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,039 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.

Education

19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Albany experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches, including 17.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Albany has a population of 909 with a density of 673 people per square mile. The median age is 42.7 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.4%), with 1.3% Hispanic, 1.3% Black.

Population

909
Total Population
673
People / sq mi
42.7yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.3%
Female 52.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Albany vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.3%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.7%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Albany vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Albany is $66,518, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Albany vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,518
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,323
Avg Weekly Wage$964
IRS Avg AGI$58,394

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.8%
69% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,359
County GDP$2,745M

Business (County)

Restaurants154
Healthcare148
Retail169
Manufacturing29

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,988
43% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.54%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.4 min
Drive Alone79.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Albany is $140,800, 50% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,039 (11% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $205,250.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,800
50% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$205,250

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$135
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,039
11% below US avg
Rent Burden20.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.3%
Housing Units380
Median Year Built1977

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,988
43% above US avg
Effective Rate3.54%
In Albany, 33.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.1% of residents lack health insurance. 14.6% are current smokers. 28.9% report depression. 21.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Albany vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.9%
6% above US avg
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure32.2%
Asthma11.1%
COPD6.2%
Cancer7.8%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.6%
4% above US avg
Binge Drinking21.7%
Physical Inactivity21.9%
Depression28.9%
Mental Distress18.7%
Physical Distress12.0%
Short Sleep39.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.8%
Uninsured7.1%
17% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.6%
Dental Visits62.0%
Premature Death9,988/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.3/10
Exercise Access72.0%
Healthcare Facilities148
Albany has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.1 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.1 inches
14% above US avg
Snowfall17.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation726 ft (221 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density673/sq mi
Coordinates39.2265°N, 82.1947°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS39009
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 10.8-point margin. 90.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.2%
D 54.9%

Winner: Democrat by 10.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.7%
42% below US avg
High School+95.5%
Graduate Degree+4.7%
School Test Score5.90
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density673/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.6%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities148
Restaurants154
Retail Stores169

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.4 min
Drive Alone79.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.1%

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