At a Glance
Median Income
$73,375
$30,594 per capita
Home Value
$240,000
Zillow: $310,539
Median Rent
$958/mo
14.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.1%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
14.6% 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+
3.8 / 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 $73,375 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,594. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7% (169% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,135 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Albion is $240,000 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $310,539. Median rent is $958/month, with 14.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
28.1% of adults in Albion hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Albion has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population371
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density789/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$73,375
Per Capita$30,594
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,637M
Avg Weekly Wage$957
Housing
A+
Home Value$240,000
Rent$958
Ownership83.7%
Zillow$310,539
Housing Units173
Rent Burden14.8%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,762/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain10.3 in/yr
Elevation4,725 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.1%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 14%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Albion was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
33.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.