At a Glance
Median Income
$47,857
$19,667 per capita
Home Value
$134,400
Zillow: $238,786
Bachelor's Degree+
6.1%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
19.1% smoking rate
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+
3.5 / 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 $47,857 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,667. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,222 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Albany is $134,400 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,786. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Education
6.1% of adults in Albany hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Albany has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population150
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density37/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$47,857
Per Capita$19,667
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,641M
Avg Weekly Wage$998
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,400
Rent
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$238,786
Housing Units50
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death12,725/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
Elevation554 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Broadband38.3%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Albany was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Durant Regional/Eaker Field (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.