Living in Albion, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Albion · Census data 2020–2024
Albion has 495 residents with a median age of 33.4. The median household income is $56,833 (42% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $230,700, the median rent is $1,061/month.
Albion is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Albion at a glance
- Population
- 495
- Median age
- 33.4State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $56,833State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $230,700State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,061/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 47.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.1%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Albion a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 6.5%.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Washington median.
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 $230,700, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,061 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,551 a month in housing costs.
Albion median household income
The median household income in Albion is $56,833 and the income per person is $30,338. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Albion: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 246
- Owner-occupied
- 47.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.8%
- Vacant
- 11.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.27
Albion demographics
- Population
- 495
- Median age
- 33.4
- Under 18
- 26.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 218
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Albion ›
Education in Albion
45.1% of adults 25 and older in Albion have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Albion
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Drive alone
- 80.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.4%
Albion vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion | 495 | $56,833 | $230,700 | $1,061 |
| Pullman | 32,229 | $46,812 | $424,800 | $1,062 |
| Colfax | 2,708 | $61,914 | $245,300 | $946 |
| Palouse | 1,147 | $88,750 | $286,200 | $933 |
| Moscow | 26,286 | $57,022 | $376,400 | $927 |
| Steptoe | 162 | $51,136 | $251,900 | $1,375 |
| Garfield | 475 | $70,625 | $221,200 | $864 |
| Colton | 323 | $123,750 | $344,700 | — |
| Potlatch | 922 | $76,607 | $244,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Albion, WA?
The median household income in Albion is $56,833, 42% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (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 $230,700, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Albion?
The median gross rent in Albion is $1,061 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is Albion, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 6.5%. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Washington median.
What is the median age in Albion?
The median age in Albion is 33.4 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Albion?
The average commute to work in Albion is 19 minutes; 4.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Albion?
The unemployment rate in Albion is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Albion?
45.1% 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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