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Albany, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Shackelford County County
Albany, TX
At a Glance
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)
Is Albany a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Albany residents earn a median household income of $56,339 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,403. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Albany is $162,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,685. Median rent is $478/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Albany reports 334 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,270/100K.
Education
32.7% of adults in Albany hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% below the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Albany has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.