New York · Metropolitan Area
Albion is a small city in New York with a population of 5,495. Residents earn $45,474 per year, which is 39% below the national average.
Based on current data, Albion receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Albion offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Albion is $45,474, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 20.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Albion is $81,300, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $914 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
7.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Albion experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches, including 67.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 95.3% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.7% |
| 65% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,474 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,164 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,138 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,023 |
| Unemployment | 6.0% |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.9% |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 827 |
| County GDP | $1,871M |
| Restaurants | 70 |
| Healthcare | 73 |
| Retail | 96 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,851 |
| 96% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 8.43% |
| Commute Time | 29.7 min |
| Work from Home | 12.9% |
| Census Median | $81,300 |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $280,000 |
| Median List Price | $280,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $257 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.2% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $914 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,851 |
| 96% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 8.43% |
| Obesity | 35.3% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.8% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Mental Distress | 20.2% |
| Physical Distress | 15.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,355/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 49.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 73 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.2 inches |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 67.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,882/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2460°N, 78.1902°W |
| County FIPS | 36073 |
Winner: Republican by 40.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.4% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,882/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 73 |
| Restaurants | 70 |
| Retail Stores | 96 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 29.7 min |
| Work from Home | 12.9% |