At a Glance
Median Income
$40,040
$19,128 per capita
Home Value
$91,100
Zillow: $133,027
Median Rent
$769/mo
34.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
945/100K
3,533/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
24.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.6%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 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+
2.6 / 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 $40,040 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,128. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,104 business establishments, including 259 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Albion is $91,100 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,027. Median rent is $769/month, with 34.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Albion reports 945 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 149% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,533/100K. The murder rate is 11.8/100K.
Education
17.6% of adults in Albion hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Albion has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population7,608
Median Age25.6 yrs
Density1,725/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$40,040
Per Capita$19,128
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty24.2%
County GDP$9,061M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A+
Home Value$91,100
Rent$769
Ownership61.6%
Zillow$133,027
Housing Units2,939
Rent Burden34.5%
Crime
F
Violent945/100K
Property3,533/100K
Murder11.8/100K
Assault768/100K
Burglary886/100K
Health
Obesity48.6%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death9,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain32.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation945 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Albion was founded in 1835.
The median home in Albion was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
There are 259 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
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