At a Glance
Median Income
$96,250
$40,063 per capita
Home Value
$187,500
Zillow: $294,025
Bachelor's Degree+
40.0%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
14.0% 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?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 1.2% (67% 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 $294,025. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
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 (6°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population161
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density105/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,250
Per Capita$40,063
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$1,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$988
Housing
A+
Home Value$187,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$294,025
Housing Units87
Rent Burden28.1%
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,961/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain35.5 in/yr
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
Broadband89.7%
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.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.