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There were 34 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. For New Albany, median gross rent was US$973 per month, while the median home value was US$161,400 in July 2026. In July 2026, New Albany had a population of 7,663.

Last checked 2026-09-1925 sources

Population7,756people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,920EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent855.2EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate2.5%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,216offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 23% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean6.51µg/m³country median 7.0 — 7% belowOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Less recorded crime than 63% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 66% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to New 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 New Albany.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 61.7%, and the vacancy rate was 21.2% in July 2026. 52.4% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
New Albany recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet22Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan23Official · national market
Median gross rent$973/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent52.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)21.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)913.7 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 rent855.2 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes67 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Is New 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 worker51%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 43–59%
Skilled employee55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–64%
Student56%strong on education, weak on work · range 46–66%
Family70%strong on family, weak on cost · range 61–79%
Retirement58%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 48–68%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.5% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 275 of 7,756 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$51,332 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in New Albany is 2.5%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income51,332 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband78.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription89.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription4.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet6.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet11.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,920 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)24Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)2,908 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate2.5 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in New Albany?

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

regional median gross pay: €2,908 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,321of €2,316 take-home
  • Rent
  • 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.€2,316
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− €914
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,321
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in New Albany Salary needed to live in New Albany

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to New 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 New Albany. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher85.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools9 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents23.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents34 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,694 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in New 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 citiesNew Albany highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with New Albany highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
New Albany2,687
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,216 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting13Official
Recorded violent crimes3 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time18.44 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Destinations from nearest airport2 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights19Official
Nearest airportTUP3 Aug 2026OurAirports20Official
Distance to nearest airport33 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports20Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for New 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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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
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 New Albany is 6.5 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 mean6.51 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202410Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 10.39 · Feb 12.33 · Mar 17.56 · Apr 22.61 · May 26.67 · Jun 30.67 · Jul 32.06 · Aug 32.22 · Sep 29.33 · Oct 23.67 · Nov 16.89 · Dec 11.72 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -2.39 · Feb -0.722 · Mar 3.22 · Apr 8.17 · May 13.5 · Jun 18.11 · Jul 19.94 · Aug 19.17 · Sep 15.17 · Oct 8.5 · Nov 2.5 · Dec -0.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average temperature by monthJan 4 · Feb 5.78 · Mar 10.39 · Apr 15.39 · May 20.11 · Jun 24.39 · Jul 26 · Aug 25.67 · Sep 22.28 · Oct 16.06 · Nov 9.72 · Dec 5.61 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 128.5 · Feb 129.5 · Mar 136.1 · Apr 140.5 · May 144 · Jun 129.5 · Jul 98.04 · Aug 99.31 · Sep 90.93 · Oct 93.73 · Nov 106.2 · Dec 166.6 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information18Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading40.1 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean11.22 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,320 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature27.51 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature17.98 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature9.44 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Murfreesboro ±0.5 °C. Elsewhere: Reims (France) ±5.2 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±5.5 °C, Werl (Germany) ±5.5 °C, Berlin (Germany) ±5.7 °C, Hoyerswerda (Germany) ±5.7 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share2.7 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents275 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density164.2 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population7,756 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program21Official
Population covered by crime statistics7,754 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value161,400 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes61.7 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate54.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad3.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents2.7 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage59.83 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage73 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance11.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher25.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available93.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over3,122 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home2.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans84.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on New 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.

Plainfield as a New Albany alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 795 km, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 7,756 New Albany+545%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,920 New Albany+65%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 2.7% New Albany+126%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 2.5% New Albany+50%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 1,216 New Albany−39%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 33.0 km New Albany−73%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €2,908 New Albanyno percentage
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Alternative cities in United States

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Ponchatoula7,755 residentsGeneseo7,759 residentsRobertsdale7,761 residentsBremen7,751 residentsGrove City borough7,749 residentsChehalis7,764 residents

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Common questions

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

What is the typical salary around New Albany?

The median gross salary is 2,908 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in New Albany?

The unemployment rate is 2.5 %. 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 New Albany?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.51 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 New Albany?

Police recorded 1,216 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 New Albany?

The published population is 7,756 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in New Albany?

275 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 New Albany a good place to live?

New 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.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). New Albany (Mississippi), United States: population, rent [ImmigrationDB compilation; version bfa8b90f4ccf2566482031e848d676ba]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/new-albany-ms/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {New Albany (Mississippi), United States: population, rent},
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  date = {2026-10-16},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-10-16. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  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
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
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  1. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  4. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  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
  7. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  10. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  12. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  13. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  14. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  15. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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