What are the schools like in Albany, WI?

Albany is served primarily by Albany School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.0:1.

What is the median household income in Albany?

The median household income in Albany, WI is $68,039 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Albany, WI?

Albany has an average high temperature of 27.4°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 37.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Albany, WI affordable or expensive?

Albany's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Albany is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $161,300 and the median rent is $821 per month.

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

Albany has a violent crime rate of 35.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 568.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Albany, WI a Good Place to Live?

Albany is a small town of 1,101 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $68,039 . Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. 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: 95.8

Albany's overall cost of living index is 95.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Albany costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Albany, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$161,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$821	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$68,039	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Albany's violent crime rate is 35.2 per 100,000 residents — 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

35.2 /100k

Property Crime

568.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Albany is served primarily by Albany School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Albany, WI	National Avg
School District	Albany School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Albany sees average highs of 27.4°F in January and 83.1°F in July, with 38.7 inches of annual precipitation and 37.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Albany, WI
Average High — January	27.4°F
Average High — July	83.1°F
Annual Precipitation	38.7"
Annual Snowfall	37.3"

Demographics

Metric	Albany, WI	National Avg
Population	1,101	—
Median Age	37.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.2%	22.2%
65 and over	11.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Albany

Albany, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

53502

Albany vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Albany, WI affordable or expensive?

Albany's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Albany roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $161,300 and median rent is $821/month.

What is the crime rate in Albany, WI?

Albany's violent crime rate is 35.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 568.2 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 Albany School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.0:1. 16.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Albany, WI a good place to live?

Albany, WI has a population of 1,101, a median household income of $68,039, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 27.4°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.7 inches with about 37.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Albany?

Albany, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53502.

What is the population of Albany?

The population of Albany, Wisconsin is 1,101 with a median age of 37.6. 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 96 (100 = US average), median home $161,300, median household income $68,039, crime index 16 (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.