What are the schools like in Albin, WY?

Albin is served primarily by Laramie County School District #2. The district operates 4 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.7:1.

What is the median household income in Albin?

The median household income in Albin, WY is $158,047 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 47.1%.

What is the weather like in Albin, WY?

Albin has an average high temperature of 40.5°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 68.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Albin, WY affordable or expensive?

Albin's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Albin is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $138,400 and the median rent is $967 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Albin, WY?

Albin has a violent crime rate of 267.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2290.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Albin, WY a Good Place to Live?

Albin is a small town of 185 in Wyoming, with a median household income of $158,047 and a 47.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Albin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Albin 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: 94.0

Albin's overall cost of living index is 94.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Albin costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Albin, WY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$138,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$967	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$158,047	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Albin's violent crime rate is 267.3 per 100,000 residents — 30% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

267.3 /100k

Property Crime

2290.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Albin is served primarily by Laramie County School District #2. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Albin, WY	National Avg
School District	Laramie County School District #2	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	7.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Albin sees average highs of 40.5°F in January and 87.0°F in July, with 19.5 inches of annual precipitation and 68.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Albin, WY
Average High — January	40.5°F
Average High — July	87.0°F
Annual Precipitation	19.5"
Annual Snowfall	68.7"

Demographics

Metric	Albin, WY	National Avg
Population	185	—
Median Age	59.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	47.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	11.9%	22.2%
65 and over	13.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

LaGrange, WY 16 mi Pine Bluffs, WY 16 mi Bushnell, NE 17 mi Burns, WY 21 mi Harrisburg, NE 21 mi

ZIP Codes in Albin

Albin, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

82050

Albin vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Albin, WY affordable or expensive?

Albin's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Albin roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $138,400 and median rent is $967/month.

What is the crime rate in Albin, WY?

Albin's violent crime rate is 267.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2290.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Albin?

Public schools in Albin are operated by Laramie County School District #2. The district has 4 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1. 7.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Albin, WY a good place to live?

Albin, WY has a population of 185, a median household income of $158,047, and an unemployment rate of 47.1%. 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 Albin?

Albin averages 40.5°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 19.5 inches with about 68.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Albin?

Albin, WY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 82050.

What is the population of Albin?

The population of Albin, Wyoming is 185 with a median age of 59.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Albin?

Key numbers for living in Albin: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $138,400, median household income $158,047, crime index 86 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Albin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.