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Living in Albany

The city had 20 schools in 2026. Owner occupation was 58.9%, and the vacancy rate was 3.67% in July 2026. The population of Albany, in the United States, was 56,839 in July 2026. There were 180 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1927 sources

Population56,894people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,134EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,206EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate5.78%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,027offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 28% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean9.57µg/m³country median 7.0 — 36% aboveOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

More recorded crime than 63% of American cities that publish it and dirtier air than 93% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Albany?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Albany.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,372 per month, while the median home value was US$389,200 in July 2026. 56% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month5 published recurring costs, € per month
Albany recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€1471
Utilities, 85 m² flat€206
Mobile plan, 10 GB€62
Internet, 60 Mbps€57
Fitness club€9

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly8.71 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Albany (Wayback Machine capture 20251119072401)27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited57.12 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Albany (Wayback Machine capture 20251119072401)27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,471 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Albany (Wayback Machine capture 20251119072401)27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB61.54 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Albany (Wayback Machine capture 20251119072401)27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home205.7 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Albany (Wayback Machine capture 20251119072401)27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$1,372/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent55.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)3.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,668 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,401 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent1,206 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes865 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Albany a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker37%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 26–48%
Skilled employee48%strong on work, weak on safety · range 37–59%
Student41%strong on education, weak on work · range 31–51%
Family43%strong on family, weak on cost · range 34–52%
Retirement37%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 27–47%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

6.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 3,474 of 56,894 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$78,114 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Albany is 5.8%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income78,114 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband79.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription92.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet4.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet3.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary3,134 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)21Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate5.78 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Albany?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

United States median gross pay: €4,747 (2026-08-03).
Left over each month€1,934of €3,659 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,659
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,401
Public transport passnot published for this city—
Utilities, 85 m²€206 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Albany (Wayback Machine capture 20251119072401) · 2025-12-31− €206
Internet€57 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Albany (Wayback Machine capture 20251119072401) · 2025-12-31− €57
Mobile plan€62 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Albany (Wayback Machine capture 20251119072401) · 2025-12-31− €62
Left overbefore the bill this city does not publish€1,934
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Albany Salary needed to live in Albany

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Albany. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Albany. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher92.98 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools20 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official
School enrolment, share of residents23 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio3 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents180 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations1,903 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Albany when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesAlbany highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Albany highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Albany3,665
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,027 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents127.3 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Recorded violent crimes91 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time21.03 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work2.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportCVO3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport21 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Albany. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Albany.

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Climate and air quality

Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Albany is 9.6 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean9.57 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 20249Official
Monthly extreme high temperatureJan 17.68 · Feb 19.2 · Mar 23.79 · Apr 28.17 · May 33.61 · Jun 35.11 · Jul 34.85 · Aug 38.63 · Sep 35.18 · Oct 30.05 · Nov 21.7 · Dec 15.41 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center14Official
Monthly extreme low temperatureJan -9.34 · Feb -7.34 · Mar -4.4 · Apr -3.7 · May -0.63 · Jun 4.05 · Jul 6.41 · Aug 6.25 · Sep 3.02 · Oct -5.06 · Nov -7.71 · Dec -11.8 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center14Official
Average temperature by monthJan 4.9 · Feb 5.22 · Mar 6.94 · Apr 8.82 · May 12.15 · Jun 14.66 · Jul 17.51 · Aug 17.99 · Sep 15.87 · Oct 11.31 · Nov 7 · Dec 4.26 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center14Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 160.8 · Feb 121.7 · Mar 125 · Apr 99.06 · May 70.1 · Jun 40.64 · Jul 9.14 · Aug 11.43 · Sep 42.67 · Oct 91.44 · Nov 166.9 · Dec 166.9 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading121.9 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean8.25 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites5 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation865.9 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature20.59 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature11.86 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature4.99 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 3,474 is not 3.7% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share3.68 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents3,474 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Transit service area population50,724 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Population density1,230 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population56,894 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official
Population covered by crime statistics57,315 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value389,200 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes58.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate62.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad6.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents2.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents3.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage66.49 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage75.1 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance6.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher29.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available94.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 202265,054 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 202215 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over25,533 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home14.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans87.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Albany

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Lebanon as an Albany alternative in the same region

18 km away, better on 2 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 3.

  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,196 Lebanon vs 2,027 Albany−41%
  • Annual PM2.5: 4.7 µg/m³ Lebanon vs 9.6 µg/m³ Albany−51%
  • Residents: 20,267 Lebanon vs 56,894 Albany−64%
  • Nearest airport: 31.0 km Lebanon vs 21.0 km Albany+48%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,038 Lebanon vs €3,134 Albany−3%
  • Foreign residents: 3.5% Lebanon vs 3.7% Albany−5%
  • Unemployment: 5.8% Lebanon vs 5.8% Albanysame level
Full comparisonMore about Lebanon

Lincoln as an Albany alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 656 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 657 Lincoln vs 2,027 Albany−68%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,417 Lincoln vs €3,134 Albany+41%
  • Unemployment: 4.2% Lincoln vs 5.8% Albany−28%
  • Annual PM2.5: 6.9 µg/m³ Lincoln vs 9.6 µg/m³ Albany−28%
  • Foreign residents: 3.3% Lincoln vs 3.7% Albany−10%
  • Nearest airport: 20.0 km Lincoln vs 21.0 km Albany−5%
  • Residents: 57,367 Lincoln vs 56,894 Albany+1%
Full comparisonMore about Lincoln

Cities near Albany

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Albany, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
Burleson56,907 residentsPerth Amboy56,739 residentsOlympia56,724 residentsDeSoto56,681 residentsSevern57,118 residentsNew Brunswick57,133 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Albany?

The unemployment rate is 5.78 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Albany?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9.57 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Albany?

Police recorded 2,027 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Albany?

The published population is 56,894 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Albany?

3,474 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Albany a good place to live?

Albany may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Albany?

Lebanon, Corvallis, Philomath are near Albany. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Albany (Oregon), United States: population, rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 9a410a58574105767e4461958e628504]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/albany-or/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Albany (Oregon), United States: population, rent, salary},
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Sources

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  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
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  9. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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