Albion is a small town of 375 in Idaho, with a median household income of $64,922
and a 9.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Albion stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Albion is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Albion city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.4
Albion's overall cost of living index is 93.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Albion costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Albion, ID
National Avg
Median Home Value
$211,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$964
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
82.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$64,922
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Albion's violent crime rate is 120.7 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
120.7 /100k
Property Crime
1098.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Albion is served primarily by CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Albion, ID
National Avg
School District
CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
8
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Middle Schools
2
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High Schools
6
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Student/Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Albion sees average highs of 36.3°F in January
and 87.6°F in July,
with 40.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.9 inches of snow per year.
Albion's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Albion roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $211,100 and median rent is $964/month.
Albion's violent crime rate is 120.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1098.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Albion are operated by CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT.
The district has 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 6 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5:1. 24.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Albion, ID has a population of 375, a median household income of $64,922, and an unemployment rate of 9.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Albion averages 36.3°F in January and 87.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.3 inches
with about 11.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Albion, ID is covered by 1 ZIP code: 83311.
The population of Albion, Idaho is 375 with a median age of 37.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Albion: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $211,100, median household income $64,922, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Albion side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
