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Albany.
About
Life in Albany
If you're considering Albany, know that you're looking at a genuine working town in the Willamette Valley, not a resort destination. Housing is more affordable than many Oregon cities at a median of $389,000, though that's been climbing; rent averages around $1,372 a month. The downtown has character with over 700 historic buildings across four districts and genuine efforts to revitalize the core, though retail still feels modest compared to larger metros.
Albany at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.5%
Foreign-Born
6.1%
Broadband Internet
92.3%
of households
Population Growth
+1.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Albany: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Albany, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (55.9%), and 10.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.5%
of residents
65 and Older
16.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.5%
of households
Married Couples
47.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.54
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 10% below OR average
Rent, home values, and income in Albany
In Albany, rent runs 10% below the OR average, and home values are 19% below the OR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,973
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
58.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1983
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $433,091 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OR
Unemployment in Albany
Unemployment in Albany is close to the OR average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Albany Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21 min avg
How Albany residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Albany, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 78% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 20 mi
Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE)
Regional airport · few flights11k passengers boarded in 2025
- 70 mi
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Medium hub9.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 50% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Albany runs 50% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
164
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,549.3
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Albany Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 7 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
88.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Linn County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Linn County, which includes Albany, the most common type is heavy snow, with 7 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2024 | 9 | Heavy Snow | $7,500 |
| 2023 | 2 | Debris Flow | None reported |
| 2022 | 2 | Funnel Cloud | None reported |
| 2020 | 4 | Heavy Rain | $38,000 |
| 2019 | 4 | Funnel Cloud | None reported |
| 2018 | 2 | Funnel Cloud | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Linn County, county-wide
Air Quality27 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Linn County, which includes Albany, is typically good — 292 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
27
Good Days
292
per year
Moderate Days
72
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Linn County, county-wide
Climate80°F summers, 34°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Albany has warm summers (avg high 80°F) and mild winters (avg low 34°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/51°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
48°/34°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.1"
Annual Snowfall
2.9"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
54
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
168
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 34°F | 6.46" |
| Feb | 51°F | 35°F | 4.80" |
| Mar | 56°F | 37°F | 4.95" |
| Apr | 61°F | 40°F | 3.29" |
| May | 68°F | 45°F | 2.31" |
| Jun | 74°F | 49°F | 1.34" |
| Jul | 83°F | 52°F | 0.34" |
| Aug | 84°F | 51°F | 0.39" |
| Sep | 78°F | 48°F | 1.49" |
| Oct | 65°F | 42°F | 3.50" |
| Nov | 53°F | 38°F | 6.46" |
| Dec | 47°F | 34°F | 7.71" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Albany
Albany has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Samaritan Albany General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.8 mi away · Corvallis
Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 10.7 mi away · Lebanon
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education29.4% college degree rate
Schools and degree attainment in Albany
Public Schools
20
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
29.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Albany
Public · 2-year · 5,174 students · in-state tuition $7,733 · 17% graduate · median earnings $46,525 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 30,743 students · in-state tuition $15,117 · 68% graduate · median earnings $67,894 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 72 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Albany
Albany has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (72 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
National Historic Site
72 mi awayPublic Libraries in Albany
Albany Public Library
2450 14th Ave Se, Albany
Albany Carnegie Library
302 Ferry Street Sw, Albany
Cities Near Albany
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Albany?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Albany FAQ
Is Albany, Oregon affordable?⌄
Albany's median rent is $1,372/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $78,114/year. Median home value is $389,200.
Is Albany, Oregon safe?⌄
Albany's violent crime rate was 164 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1549 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Albany, Oregon?⌄
Albany has an unemployment rate of 5.5%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Albany, Oregon?⌄
The cost of living in Albany is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,372/month and median household income is $78,114/year. The median home value is $389,200. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Albany, Oregon?⌄
The average commute in Albany is 21 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from