New Albany, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Union County County
New Albany, MS
At a Glance
How New Albany Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Albany's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is New Albany a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
New Albany residents earn a median household income of $46,276 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,233. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 584 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Albany is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,178. Median rent is $956/month, with 29.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
New Albany reports 78 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,138/100K.
Education
22.5% of adults in New Albany hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 82.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Albany has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches.