What are the schools like in Albany, OH?

Albany is served primarily by Alexander Local. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.0:1.

What is the median household income in Albany?

The median household income in Albany, OH is $61,118 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.0%.

What is the weather like in Albany, OH?

Albany has an average high temperature of 39.5°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 17.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Albany, OH affordable or expensive?

Albany's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Albany is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $140,400 and the median rent is $857 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Albany, OH?

Albany has a violent crime rate of 71.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 973.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Albany, OH a Good Place to Live?

Albany is a small town of 844 in Ohio, with a median household income of $61,118 and a 1.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Albany stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Albany is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Albany 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: 90.8

Albany's overall cost of living index is 90.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Albany costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Albany, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$140,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$857	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,118	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Albany's violent crime rate is 71.9 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

71.9 /100k

Property Crime

973.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Albany is served primarily by Alexander Local. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Albany, OH	National Avg
School District	Alexander Local	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Albany sees average highs of 39.5°F in January and 84.6°F in July, with 43.1 inches of annual precipitation and 17.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Albany, OH
Average High — January	39.5°F
Average High — July	84.6°F
Annual Precipitation	43.1"
Annual Snowfall	17.7"

Demographics

Metric	Albany, OH	National Avg
Population	844	—
Median Age	40.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.1%	22.2%
65 and over	23.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

New Marshfield, OH 7 mi Athens, OH 9 mi The Plains, OH 10 mi Zaleski, OH 11 mi Wilkesville, OH 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Albany

Albany, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

45710

Albany vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Albany, OH affordable or expensive?

Albany's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Albany roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $140,400 and median rent is $857/month.

What is the crime rate in Albany, OH?

Albany's violent crime rate is 71.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 973.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Albany?

Public schools in Albany are operated by Alexander Local. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 18.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Albany, OH a good place to live?

Albany, OH has a population of 844, a median household income of $61,118, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%. 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 Albany?

Albany averages 39.5°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.1 inches with about 17.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Albany?

Albany, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45710.

What is the population of Albany?

The population of Albany, Ohio is 844 with a median age of 40.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Albany?

Key numbers for living in Albany: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $140,400, median household income $61,118, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Albany side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.