Living in Albion, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Albion · Census data 2020–2024
Albion has 5,506 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $41,581 (52% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $82,300, the median rent is $881/month.
Albion at a glance
- Population
- 5,506
- Median age
- 41.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $41,581State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $82,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $881/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 62.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Albion a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 81% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 17.9%.
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 $82,300, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $881 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,159 a month in housing costs.
Albion median household income
The median household income in Albion is $41,581 and the income per person is $27,030. 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Albion: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,989
- Owner-occupied
- 62.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.1%
- Vacant
- 11%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.01
Albion demographics
- Population
- 5,506
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 20.5%
- Households
- 2,661
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Albion ›
Education in Albion
9.3% of adults 25 and older in Albion have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Albion
- Unemployment rate
- 8.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 16%
- Drive alone
- 63.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 74%
Albion vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion | 5,506 | $41,581 | $82,300 | $881 |
| Holley | 1,927 | $64,600 | $122,600 | $816 |
| Medina | 5,770 | $59,231 | $107,200 | $906 |
| Lyndonville | 771 | $66,000 | $139,900 | $788 |
| Elba | 485 | $65,625 | $143,300 | $763 |
| Brockport | 7,277 | $69,866 | $157,700 | $995 |
| Oakfield | 1,659 | $69,500 | $150,800 | $783 |
| Clarkson | 4,836 | $76,368 | $193,500 | $1,081 |
| Hamlin | 4,987 | $73,314 | $134,500 | $996 |
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What is the median household income in Albion, NY?
The median household income in Albion is $41,581, 52% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $82,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Albion?
The median gross rent in Albion is $881 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is Albion, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 81% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 17.9%.
What is the median age in Albion?
The median age in Albion is 41.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Albion?
The average commute to work in Albion is 26 minutes; 16% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Albion?
The unemployment rate in Albion is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Albion?
9.3% 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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