At a Glance
Median Income
$56,172
$25,453 per capita
Home Value
$93,000
Zillow: $148,632
Median Rent
$808/mo
32.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
847/100K
1,331/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
20.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
297 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Albion residents earn a median household income of $56,172 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,453. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 147 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Albion is $93,000 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,632. Median rent is $808/month, with 32.7% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Albion reports 847 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 123% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,331/100K.
Education
13.7% of adults in Albion hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Albion has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,107
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density985/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$56,172
Per Capita$25,453
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty20.9%
County GDP$321M
Avg Weekly Wage$842
Housing
A+
Home Value$93,000
Rent$808
Ownership69.6%
Zillow$148,632
Housing Units942
Rent Burden32.7%
Crime
F
Violent847/100K
Property1,331/100K
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,576/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation527 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute18 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Albion was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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