Living in Albany, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Albany · Census data 2020–2024
Albany has 135 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median home value is $211,800.
Albany is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Albany at a glance
- Population
- 135
- Median age
- 42.9State: 43.1
- Median home value
- $211,800State: $316,600
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.1%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Albany a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Albany
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Albany the median home value is $211,800, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,484 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Albany: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 63
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 23.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.81
Albany demographics
- Population
- 135
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 11.1%
- Households
- 48
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 13.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Albany ›
Education in Albany
41.1% of adults 25 and older in Albany have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 26.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Albany
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 83.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.9%
Albany vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | 135 | — | $211,800 | — |
| Craftsbury | 1,352 | $83,672 | $270,500 | $1,091 |
| Lowell | 1,070 | $57,404 | $183,400 | $945 |
| Eden | 1,351 | $83,578 | $215,900 | $1,300 |
| Irasburg | 1,384 | $98,534 | $230,800 | $1,063 |
| Glover | 1,051 | $73,839 | $264,700 | $973 |
| Greensboro | 633 | $91,750 | $392,400 | $1,113 |
| Barton | 730 | $40,833 | $146,900 | $761 |
| Orleans | 809 | $57,159 | $156,300 | $810 |
More for people moving to Albany
Albany ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Albany: FAQ
What is the average home price in Albany?
The median home value in Albany is $211,800, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
Is Albany, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
What is the median age in Albany?
The median age in Albany is 42.9 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Albany?
The average commute to work in Albany is 20 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Albany?
The unemployment rate in Albany is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Albany?
41.1% of adults in Albany 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.
Last updated: