What are the schools like in Albion, WA?

School district data for Albion is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Albion?

The median household income in Albion, WA is $59,464 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.7%.

What is the weather like in Albion, WA?

Albion has an average high temperature of 37.7°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Albion, WA affordable or expensive?

Albion's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Albion is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $200,900 and the median rent is $988 per month.

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

Albion has a violent crime rate of 85.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 542.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Albion, WA a Good Place to Live?

Albion is a small town of 509 in Washington, with a median household income of $59,464 and a 7.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Albion stands out for below-average home prices, a well-educated population, 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: 100.4

Albion's overall cost of living index is 100.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Albion costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Albion, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$200,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$988	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	50.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,464	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Albion's violent crime rate is 85.8 per 100,000 residents — 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

85.8 /100k

Property Crime

542.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Albion, WA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	38.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Albion sees average highs of 37.7°F in January and 84.1°F in July, with 20.4 inches of annual precipitation and 32.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Albion, WA
Average High — January	37.7°F
Average High — July	84.1°F
Annual Precipitation	20.4"
Annual Snowfall	32.7"

Demographics

Metric	Albion, WA	National Avg
Population	509	—
Median Age	35.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	17.9%	22.2%
65 and over	16.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pullman, WA 6 mi Colfax, WA 9 mi Viola, ID 11 mi Palouse, WA 12 mi Moscow, ID 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Albion

Albion, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99102

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Albion, WA affordable or expensive?

Albion's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Albion roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $200,900 and median rent is $988/month.

What is the crime rate in Albion, WA?

Albion's violent crime rate is 85.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 542.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Albion?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Albion, WA a good place to live?

Albion, WA has a population of 509, a median household income of $59,464, and an unemployment rate of 7.7%. 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 37.7°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.4 inches with about 32.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Albion?

Albion, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99102.

What is the population of Albion?

The population of Albion, Washington is 509 with a median age of 35.6. 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 100 (100 = US average), median home $200,900, median household income $59,464, crime index 24 (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.