At a Glance
Median Income
$73,750
$35,793 per capita
Home Value
$105,400
Zillow: $198,454
Median Rent
$810/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
14.3% smoking rate
How Albion Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Albion's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Albion a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Albion residents earn a median household income of $73,750 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,793. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,026 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Albion is $105,400 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,454. Median rent is $810/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
8.1% of adults in Albion hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Albion has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population617
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density1,028/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born31.0%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$35,793
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$2,317M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,070
Housing
A+
Home Value$105,400
Rent$810
Ownership92.2%
Zillow$198,454
Housing Units262
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,261/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain32.8 in/yr
Elevation957 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute24 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Albion was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
31.0% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.