Living in Albion, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Albion · Census data 2020–2024
Albion has 376 residents with a median age of 34.7. The median household income is $68,125 (12% lower than the Idaho median), the median home value is $269,400, the median rent is $1,361/month.
Albion is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Albion at a glance
- Population
- 376
- Median age
- 34.7State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $68,125State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $269,400State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $1,361/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 71.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Albion a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Idaho median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%.
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 $269,400, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,361 per month, which is 27.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,648 a month in housing costs.
Albion median household income
The median household income in Albion is $68,125 and the income per person is $28,941. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Albion: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 161
- Owner-occupied
- 71.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.4%
- Vacant
- 12.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.67
Albion demographics
- Population
- 376
- Median age
- 34.7
- Under 18
- 27.7%
- 65 and older
- 22.9%
- Households
- 141
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Albion ›
Education in Albion
31.6% of adults 25 and older in Albion have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 16.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Albion
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Drive alone
- 68%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Albion vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion | 376 | $68,125 | $269,400 | $1,361 |
| Declo | 477 | $46,782 | $235,700 | $1,089 |
| Malta | 346 | $55,682 | $159,300 | — |
| Heyburn | 3,693 | $64,179 | $237,800 | $996 |
| Burley | 11,958 | $67,468 | $231,300 | $984 |
| Rupert | 6,190 | $54,741 | $205,200 | $856 |
| Paul | 1,586 | $66,500 | $268,100 | $828 |
| Oakley | 830 | $78,750 | $233,500 | $1,104 |
| Minidoka | 179 | $41,736 | $112,500 | $1,333 |
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What is the median household income in Albion, ID?
The median household income in Albion is $68,125, 12% lower than the Idaho median of $77,800 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Albion?
The median home value in Albion is $269,400, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Albion?
The median gross rent in Albion is $1,361 per month, about 27.2% of household income.
Is Albion, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Idaho median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%.
What is the median age in Albion?
The median age in Albion is 34.7 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Albion?
The average commute to work in Albion is 23 minutes; 13.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Albion?
The unemployment rate in Albion is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Albion?
31.6% 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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