Albion, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Noble County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,680 Population 1,403/sq mi density
$67,687 Median Income $25,360 per capita
$138,200 Home Value $272,434 Zillow
$875 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
225 Violent Crime/100K 495 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$67,687 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,200 home value, $875/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
225 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Albion, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,687
10% below
$25,360 per capita
Home Value
$138,200
51% below
Zillow: $272,434
Median Rent
$875/mo
25% below
21.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
225/100K
41% below
495/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
78% below
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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)

Income
90%
Home Value
49%
Rent
75%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
72%
Crime
59%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Albion a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 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 $67,687 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,360. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 983 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Albion is $138,200 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,434. Median rent is $875/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Safety & Crime

Albion reports 225 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 495/100K.

Education

7.5% of adults in Albion hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Albion has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,680
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density1,403/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,687
Per Capita$25,360
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$2,553M
Avg Weekly Wage$971

Housing

A+
Home Value$138,200
Rent$875
Ownership61.8%
Zillow$272,434
Housing Units938
Rent Burden21.7%

Crime

F
Violent225/100K
Property495/100K

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,647/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation941 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Albion was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.383 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.