Living in Albion, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Albion · Census data 2020–2024
Albion has 250 residents with a median age of 53.6. The median home value is $578,100.
Albion is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Albion at a glance
- Population
- 250
- Median age
- 53.6State: 37.9
- Median home value
- $578,100State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 57.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.8%
Is Albion a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median.
Cons: A poverty rate of 39.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Albion
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Albion the median home value is $578,100, 74% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Albion: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 225
- Owner-occupied
- 57.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.6%
- Vacant
- 31.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
31.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Albion has many vacation and second homes.
Albion demographics
- Population
- 250
- Median age
- 53.6
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 155
- Foreign-born
- 10%
- Veterans
- 12.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Albion ›
Education in Albion
18.8% of adults 25 and older in Albion have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 18.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Albion
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 29 min
- Work from home
- 61.5%
- Drive alone
- 27.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 11.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 63.2%
Albion vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion | 250 | — | $578,100 | — |
| Mendocino | 574 | $80,833 | — | — |
| Fort Bragg | 7,032 | $56,481 | $535,400 | $1,290 |
| Manchester | 184 | $61,154 | — | — |
| Cleone | 613 | $53,679 | $607,500 | — |
| Point Arena | 789 | $108,095 | $436,000 | $1,917 |
| Brooktrails | 4,398 | $116,056 | $371,700 | $1,482 |
| Willits | 4,920 | $63,447 | $371,100 | $1,197 |
| Boonville | 667 | $42,188 | $661,800 | — |
More for people moving to Albion
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What is the average home price in Albion?
The median home value in Albion is $578,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Albion, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median. Minuses: a poverty rate of 39.5%.
What is the median age in Albion?
The median age in Albion is 53.6 years (California: 37.9).
What is the unemployment rate in Albion?
The unemployment rate in Albion is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Albion?
18.8% of adults in Albion have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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