Albion, PA

Pennsylvania

Albion is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,269. Residents earn $54,083 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,269 Population 1,175/sq mi density
$54,083 Median Income $33,390 per capita
$131,000 Home Value $194,144 Zillow
$574 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
202 Violent Crime/100K 1,279 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$54,083 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,000 home value, $574/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
202 violent crimes/100K (47% below avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,083
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $131,000
54% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 202/100K
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.7%
33% lower than US avg
Median Rent $574
51% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.1%
59% lower than US avg

How Albion Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,269
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density1,175/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,083
Per Capita$33,390
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$3,665M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$131,000
Rent$574
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$194,144

Crime

F
Violent202/100K
Property1,279/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault135/100K
Burglary269/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation898 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+93.8%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute26 min
Libraries9

Is Albion a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Albion receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Albion offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Albion is $54,083, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Albion is $131,000, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $574 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Albion is below the national average at 202 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,279 per 100,000, 35% below the national average.

Education

22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Albion experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches, including 111.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Albion has a population of 1,269 with a density of 1,175 people per square mile. The median age is 45.6 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96%), with 1.4% Black.

Population

1,269
Total Population
1,175
People / sq mi
45.6yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.9%
Female 57.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Albion vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.6%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.4%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Albion vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Albion is $54,083, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Albion vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,083
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,390
Avg Weekly Wage$972
IRS Avg AGI$58,491

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.1%
59% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,130
County GDP$3,665M

Business (County)

Restaurants183
Healthcare217
Retail288
Manufacturing257

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,914
40% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.75%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.6 min
Work from Home4.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Albion is $131,000, 54% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $574 (51% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $194,144.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$131,000
54% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$194,144

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$574
51% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied66.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,914
40% above US avg
Effective Rate3.75%

Health Metrics: Albion vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.6%
Premature Death9,369/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access75.0%
Healthcare Facilities217
Albion has a violent crime rate of 202 per 100,000 residents, 47% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,279 per 100,000 (35% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Albion vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent202.0/100K
47% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery67.3/100K
Assault134.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,279.5/100K
35% below US avg
Burglary269.4/100K
Theft1,010.1/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Albion has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.2 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall111.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation898 ft (274 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density1,175/sq mi
Coordinates41.8900°N, 80.3648°W
County FIPS42039
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.2%
D 30%

Winner: Republican by 39.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.7%
33% below US avg
High School+93.8%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density1,175/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities217
Restaurants183
Retail Stores288

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.6 min
Work from Home4.0%

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