At a Glance
Median Income
$66,518
$32,323 per capita
Home Value
$140,800
Zillow: $205,250
Median Rent
$1,039/mo
20.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
108/100K
1,495/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 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
3.2 / 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 $66,518 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,323. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,359 business establishments, including 154 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Albany is $140,800 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,250. Median rent is $1,039/month, with 20.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Albany reports 108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,495/100K.
Education
19.7% of adults in Albany hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Albany has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population909
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density673/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,518
Per Capita$32,323
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$2,745M
Avg Weekly Wage$964
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,800
Rent$1,039
Ownership75.3%
Zillow$205,250
Housing Units380
Rent Burden20.7%
Crime
F
Violent108/100K
Property1,495/100K
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,988/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation726 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Albany was founded in 1832.
The median home in Albany was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 154 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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