Albany, Georgia
Among the top 25% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 27% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 73% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 21% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 75% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade F, better than 10% of US places
- top 6% for annual snowfall
- top 12% for walkability
- bottom 8% for summer humidity
Albany is a mid-size city in Georgia with about 69,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include annual snowfall, walkability, and commute time. It rates lower on air quality and summer humidity.
Official websitealbanyga.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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72%60%clearovercast
Precipitation 5.5 in3.4 in
oppressive 80%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$44k17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 57% of US places
Home Value$111k29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$889better than 53% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 61% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.50%better than 25% of US places
Income Tax5.50%better than 41% of US places
Sales Tax7.38%better than 47% of US places
Estimated total tax burden11.74%better than 30% of US places
Unemployment10.3%better than 13% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)50°F90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation52.6 in86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days241 daysbetter than 59% of US places
Summer Humidity72°Fbetter than 8% of US places
Comfortable Days86 daysbetter than 61% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk52.7better than 68% of US places
Air Quality53 AQIbetter than 8% of US places
School Quality58.0better than 50% of US places
Violent Crime1576/100kbetter than 15% of US places
Property Crime1054/100kbetter than 45% of US places
Community
Population68,92698th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age34.721st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3973rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.8521st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+406th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)19.0%7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)75.1%98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.5%43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.6%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.7%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 85% of US places
Walkability10.6/20better than 88% of US places
Airport Distance144 mibetter than 19% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access78.0%better than 25% of US places
Amenities Nearby14.36better than 17% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 27% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Albany an affordable place to live?
- Albany is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 57% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Albany?
- The median home value in Albany is $111k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Albany?
- Median household income in Albany is $44k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Albany?
- Median gross rent in Albany is $889 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Albany safe?
- Albany is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1576/100k (better than 15%). Property crime is 1054/100k.
- What is the weather like in Albany?
- Albany averages 83°F in July and 50°F in January, with 52.6 in of annual precipitation and about 241 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Albany?
- Public-school quality in Albany is about average, scoring better than 50% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Albany?
- The average one-way commute in Albany is 20 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)