Albion is a small town of 66 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $35,625
and a 8.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is
16% below the national average.
Strengths:
Albion stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, 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: 84.2
Albion's overall cost of living index is 84.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Albion costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.
Metric
Albion, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$46,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$725
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$35,625
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Albion's violent crime rate is 225.3 per 100,000 residents
— 41% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
225.3 /100k
Property Crime
1117.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Albion is served primarily by ALBION.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Albion, OK
National Avg
School District
ALBION
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
6.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Albion sees average highs of 52.0°F in January
and 93.3°F in July,
with 51.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.7 inches of snow per year.
Albion's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Albion roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $46,900 and median rent is $725/month.
Albion's violent crime rate is 225.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1117.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Albion are operated by ALBION.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.5:1. 0.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Albion, OK has a population of 66, a median household income of $35,625, and an unemployment rate of 8.7%.
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 52.0°F in January and 93.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.8 inches
with about 2.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Albion, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74521.
The population of Albion, Oklahoma is 66 with a median age of 44.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Albion: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $46,900, median household income $35,625, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.