At a Glance
Median Income
$116,691
$47,639 per capita
Home Value
$209,000
Zillow: $258,393
Median Rent
$1,080/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
14.2% smoking rate
How Albers Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Albers's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Albers a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Albers residents earn a median household income of $116,691 , which is 55% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,639. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 940 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Albers is $209,000 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,393. Median rent is $1,080/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
26.5% of adults in Albers hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Albers has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,428
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density1,442/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans13.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$116,691
Per Capita$47,639
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$1,581M
Avg Weekly Wage$965
Housing
A+
Home Value$209,000
Rent$1,080
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$258,393
Housing Units594
Rent Burden26.9%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,626/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain39.9 in/yr
Elevation441 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute30 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Albers was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.