Living in Albright, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Albright · Census data 2020–2024
Albright has 254 residents with a median age of 29.4. The median household income is $60,000 (about the same as the West Virginia median), the median home value is $39,000, the median rent is $1,020/month.
Albright is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Albright at a glance
- Population
- 254
- Median age
- 29.4State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $60,000State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $39,000State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $1,020/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 42.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Albright a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the West Virginia median; home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 7.2%; a poverty rate of 22.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Albright
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Albright the median home value is $39,000, 88% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,020 per month, which is 17.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,000 a month in housing costs.
Albright median household income
The median household income in Albright is $60,000 and the income per person is $22,695. 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Albright: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 105
- Owner-occupied
- 42.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 57.8%
- Vacant
- 14.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 2.82
Albright demographics
- Population
- 254
- Median age
- 29.4
- Under 18
- 16.5%
- 65 and older
- 10.2%
- Households
- 90
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Albright ›
Education in Albright
2.8% of adults 25 and older in Albright have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 1.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Albright
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 19%
- Drive alone
- 75.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
Albright vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albright | 254 | $60,000 | $39,000 | $1,020 |
| Kingwood | 2,973 | $71,154 | $162,000 | $664 |
| Terra Alta | 1,841 | $50,536 | $95,200 | $742 |
| Reedsville | 504 | $66,125 | $182,400 | $1,375 |
| Tunnelton | 404 | $65,565 | — | — |
| Masontown | 518 | $54,643 | $120,500 | $688 |
| Arthurdale | 982 | $81,285 | $153,900 | — |
| Rowlesburg | 773 | $61,964 | $99,800 | $674 |
| Brandonville | 166 | $76,250 | $181,300 | $925 |
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What is the median household income in Albright, WV?
The median household income in Albright is $60,000, about the same as the West Virginia median of $59,608 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Albright?
The median home value in Albright is $39,000, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Albright?
The median gross rent in Albright is $1,020 per month, about 17.5% of household income.
Is Albright, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the West Virginia median; home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 7.2%; a poverty rate of 22.4%.
What is the median age in Albright?
The median age in Albright is 29.4 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Albright?
The average commute to work in Albright is 25 minutes; 19% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Albright?
The unemployment rate in Albright is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Albright?
2.8% of adults in Albright 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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