At a Glance
Median Income
$54,083
$33,390 per capita
Home Value
$131,000
Zillow: $194,144
Median Rent
$574/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
202/100K
1,279/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
27.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Albion residents earn a median household income of $54,083 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,390. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,130 business establishments, including 183 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Albion is $131,000 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,144. Median rent is $574/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Albion reports 202 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,279/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.7% of adults in Albion hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Albion has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,269
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density1,175/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,083
Per Capita$33,390
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$3,665M
Avg Weekly Wage$972
Housing
A+
Home Value$131,000
Rent$574
Ownership66.2%
Zillow$194,144
Housing Units629
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent202/100K
Property1,279/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault135/100K
Burglary269/100K
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death9,369/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation898 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute26 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Albion was founded in 1797.
The median home in Albion was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 183 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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