Albany, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Benton County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
56,773 Population 3,181/sq mi density
$73,809 Median Income $34,402 per capita
$352,900 Home Value $434,335 Zillow
$1,311 Median Rent 31.6% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
198 Violent Crime/100K 1,891 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$73,809 median income, 5.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$352,900 home value, $1,311/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
198 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Albany, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,809
2% below
$34,402 per capita
Home Value
$352,900
25% above
Zillow: $434,335
Median Rent
$1,311/mo
13% above
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
198/100K
48% below
1,891/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
15% below
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°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
98%
Home Value
125%
Rent
113%
Poverty
71%
Bachelor's
85%
Unemployment
164%
Crime
52%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Albany a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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 5.9% (64% 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 $434,335. 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 198 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,891/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population56,773
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density3,181/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.9%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$73,809
Per Capita$34,402
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$6,267M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,292

Housing

B+
Home Value$352,900
Rent$1,311
Ownership59.4%
Zillow$434,335
Housing Units22,357
Rent Burden31.6%

Crime

F
Violent198/100K
Property1,891/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault121/100K
Burglary161/100K

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death4,158/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain43.0 in/yr
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.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 245 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.