At a Glance
Median Income
$73,809
$34,402 per capita
Home Value
$352,900
Zillow: $432,371
Median Rent
$1,311/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
127/100K
2,668/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
251 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
3.1 / 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 $73,809 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,402. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,121 business establishments, including 245 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Albany is $352,900 , 25% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $432,371. Median rent is $1,311/month, with 31.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Albany reports 127 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,668/100K. The murder rate is 1.8/100K.
Education
28.6% of adults in Albany hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Albany has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population56,773
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density3,181/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,809
Per Capita$34,402
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$6,267M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,292
Housing
B+
Home Value$352,900
Rent$1,311
Ownership59.4%
Zillow$432,371
Housing Units22,357
Rent Burden31.6%
Crime
F
Violent127/100K
Property2,668/100K
Murder1.8/100K
Assault78/100K
Burglary233/100K
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death4,158/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain43.0 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation223 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 68%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Albany was founded in 1846.
The median home in Albany was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 245 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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