At a Glance
Median Income
$96,250
$40,063 per capita
Home Value
$187,500
Zillow: $278,160
Violent Crime
169/100K
877/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.0%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°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+
3.8 / 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 $96,250 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,063. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,102 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Albany is $187,500 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,160. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Albany reports 169 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 877/100K.
Education
40.0% of adults in Albany hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% above the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Albany has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population161
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density105/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,250
Per Capita$40,063
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$1,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$988
Housing
A+
Home Value$187,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$278,160
Housing Units87
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent169/100K
Property877/100K
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,961/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain43.8 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation939 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.0%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+18.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute28 min
Broadband58.0%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Albany was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Northeast Kingdom International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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