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New Albin, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Houston County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
424 Population 1,696/sq mi density
$58,936 Median Income $31,889 per capita
$130,600 Home Value $226,966 Zillow
$342 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,936 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,600 home value, $342/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher

New Albin, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,936
22% below
$31,889 per capita
Home Value
$130,600
54% below
Zillow: $226,966
Median Rent
$342/mo
71% below
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
52/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
62% below
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr

How New Albin Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
46%
Rent
29%
Poverty
17%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Albin a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Albin residents earn a median household income of $58,936 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,889. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 471 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Albin is $130,600 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,966. Median rent is $342/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Safety & Crime

New Albin reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 52/100K.

Education

12.9% of adults in New Albin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Albin has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population424
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density1,696/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,936
Per Capita$31,889
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$810M
Avg Weekly Wage$913

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,600
Rent$342
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$226,966
Housing Units222
Rent Burden9.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property52/100K

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,148/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation654 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

New Albin was founded in 1872.
The median home in New Albin was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.