What are the schools like in Albion, IL?

Albion is served primarily by Edwards County CUSD 1. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1.

What is the median household income in Albion?

The median household income in Albion, IL is $55,848 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.8%.

What is the weather like in Albion, IL?

Albion has an average high temperature of 39.8°F in January and 89.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 11.8 inches.

Albion, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Albion, IL affordable or expensive?

Albion's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Albion is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $94,300 and the median rent is $762 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Albion, IL?

Albion has a violent crime rate of 54.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 325.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Albion, IL a Good Place to Live?

Albion is a small town of 2,136 in Illinois, with a median household income of $55,848 and a 11.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Albion stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

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: 90.7

Albion's overall cost of living index is 90.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Albion costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Albion, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$94,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$762	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,848	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Albion's violent crime rate is 54.2 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

54.2 /100k

Property Crime

325.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Albion is served primarily by Edwards County CUSD 1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Albion, IL	National Avg
School District	Edwards County CUSD 1	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Albion sees average highs of 39.8°F in January and 89.2°F in July, with 50.0 inches of annual precipitation and 11.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Albion, IL
Average High — January	39.8°F
Average High — July	89.2°F
Annual Precipitation	50.0"
Annual Snowfall	11.8"

Demographics

Metric	Albion, IL	National Avg
Population	2,136	—
Median Age	38.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.4%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	27.7%	22.2%
65 and over	15.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Browns, IL 4 mi Bone Gap, IL 6 mi Bellmont, IL 8 mi Golden Gate, IL 8 mi Grayville, IL 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Albion

Albion, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62806

Albion vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Albion, IL affordable or expensive?

Albion's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Albion roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $94,300 and median rent is $762/month.

What is the crime rate in Albion, IL?

Albion's violent crime rate is 54.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 325.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Albion?

Public schools in Albion are operated by Edwards County CUSD 1. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 14.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Albion, IL a good place to live?

Albion, IL has a population of 2,136, a median household income of $55,848, and an unemployment rate of 11.8%. 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.

What is the weather like in Albion?

Albion averages 39.8°F in January and 89.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.0 inches with about 11.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Albion?

Albion, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62806.

What is the population of Albion?

The population of Albion, Illinois is 2,136 with a median age of 38.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Albion?

Key numbers for living in Albion: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $94,300, median household income $55,848, crime index 15 (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.