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Albion, NY

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Albion - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

5,495
Residents
$45,474
Median income
$81,300
Median home
$1,573
Median rent (state)

Albion - the verdict

Nationally, Albion sits in the 13th percentile for household income among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS.

13th
percentile, household income
4th
percentile, home value
62nd
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Albion, NY

New York's Albion is a small town, with 5,495 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Albion households earn a median of $45,474 annually, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 20.9%. Typical homes in Albion are valued around $81,300, and the median resident age is 47.8 years. Educational attainment runs 7.4% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 49.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 1 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Construction Slowdown), down 97% from five years earlier. The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 49.3°F with 35.2 inches of precipitation per year and 67.0 inches of snowfall.

New York carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, New York scores 107.9 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,573 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $285 across New York, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 17.9 out of 100 (Very Low).

Population

5,495 residents

Census ACS 2023 - New York

Median Household Income

$45,474 /yr

Poverty 20.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.9 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, New York average

How does Albion compare to other US cities?

Where Albion sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 13% higher than other cities
Home value 4% pricier than other cities
Median rent 62% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Albion against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to New York only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

New York-relative analysis

Median Home Value places Albion near the bottom of New York's cities

Among the 1,202 New York cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Albion ranks #1,171 - the 2nd percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Albion only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#1,144 of 1,205
5th percentile in New York
Median Gross Rent
#592 of 1,256
46th percentile in New York
Median Home Value
#1,171 of 1,202
2nd percentile in New York
Poverty Rate
#81 of 1,246
93rd percentile in New York
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#1,223 of 1,254
2nd percentile in New York

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within New York only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

13thIncome percentile

13th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Albion's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$81,300 Among the most affordable more affordable than 96% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Albion $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Albion, NY Albion, NY's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Albion, NY-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Albion, NY median $45,474/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Albion, NY's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Albion, NY. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 7.4%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 20.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 49.6%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
5,495
Median Income
$45,474
Median Home Value
$81,300
Median Age
47.8
Poverty Rate
20.9%
Labor force participation
49.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%

Climate

Avg Temperature
49.3°F
Annual Precipitation
35.2"
Annual Snowfall
67.0"

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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5,600 residents5,700 residents5,800 residents5,900 residents 202020212022202320242025 5,654 residents 5,843 residents ▲ +3.3%
Albion's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
1
housing units authorized
Single-Family
1
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
0.2
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 40
2020 0
2021 0
2022 0
2023 0
2024 1

Permit volume decreased 97% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
74.5%
Carpool
5.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
4.4%
Work from Home
12.9%
Other
3.1%

Based on 2,283 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for New York - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$90
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$65
avg/month
Total Utilities
$285
estimated/month

Estimates reflect New York state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a New York state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Albion sits in

Cost of Living Index
107.9
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,573/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
17.9 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in New York

Blauvelt
5,485 people
Malone
5,466 people
Hampton Manor
5,448 people
Fairport
5,436 people
New Hempstead
5,431 people
Williamsville
5,430 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Albion's 5,495 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Osceola, IA
5,495 people
Strawberry CDP (Marin County), CA
5,496 people
Kodiak, AK
5,497 people
Columbus, WI
5,493 people
Oakwood, GA
5,499 people
Quantico Base, VA
5,491 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Albion's $45,474 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Lake Placid, FL
$45,476 median income
Springport, IN
$45,469 median income
Freeport, PA
$45,464 median income
Weiser, ID
$45,463 median income
Schall Circle, FL
$45,489 median income
Frederick, OK
$45,459 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Albion, NY Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Albion, NY - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 87.3% 6.8% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 6.9% White 87.3% Black or African American 4.5% Asian 0.0% American Indian 1.1% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.3% Two or more races 6.8% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Albion compares to nearby New York cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Albion (this city) 5,495 $45,474
Blauvelt 5,485 $172,083
Malone 5,466 $59,489
Hampton Manor 5,448 $105,504
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NY NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Albion, NY?

What is the population of Albion, NY? +

5,495 people live in Albion, NY according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Albion, NY? +

In Albion, the typical household earns $45,474 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Albion? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Albion; the closest available measure is the New York state average, a cost of living index of 107.9 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within New York vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Albion, NY? +

Homes in Albion carry a median value of $81,300, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Albion? +

Albion has an average annual temperature of 49.3°F, 35.2 inches of precipitation, and 67.0 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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