At a Glance
Median Income
$71,875
$35,788 per capita
Home Value
$166,800
Zillow: $355,058
Median Rent
$864/mo
20.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
13.4% 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?
B+
3.9 / 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 $71,875 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,788. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,156 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Albany is $166,800 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $355,058. Median rent is $864/month, with 20.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
16.5% of adults in Albany hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Albany has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,065
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density839/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,875
Per Capita$35,788
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$2,497M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$166,800
Rent$864
Ownership59.7%
Zillow$355,058
Housing Units470
Rent Burden20.4%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,852/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
Elevation807 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute29 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Albany was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Southern Wisconsin Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.