Albright, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Preston County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
294 Population 1,278/sq mi density
$55,714 Median Income $21,358 per capita
$1,018 Median Rent 17.6% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$55,714 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Albright, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,714
26% below
$21,358 per capita
Median Rent
$1,018/mo
12% below
17.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.9%
91% below
66.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
114% above
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
22.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Albright Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Albright's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
74%
Rent
88%
Poverty
96%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
214%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Albright a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Albright residents earn a median household income of $55,714 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,358. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 884 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Education

2.9% of adults in Albright hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 66.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Albright has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population294
Median Age29.4 yrs
Density1,278/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$55,714
Per Capita$21,358
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$1,012M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,065

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$1,018
Ownership46.4%
Zillow$110,145
Housing Units172
Rent Burden17.6%

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking22.9%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death11,315/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain45.7 in/yr
Elevation1,284 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.9%
High School+66.2%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 20%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Albright was built in 1971.
17.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.