Living in Albany, GA

Explore Albany and see how it fits the life you want to build.

67,224 Population Dougherty County County City Place Type Georgia State
Overall Match6.0 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Albany at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population67,224
Median Household Income$47,240
Median Home Value$124,300
Median Gross Rent$931
Median Age34.9
Average Household Size2.3
Unemployment11.2%
Work From Home9.2%
Homeownership37.7%
Housing Vacancy16.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Albany is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal. Unemployment is elevated enough that job location and industry-specific opportunities deserve closer review.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Albany Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Albany and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value4.3 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment1.8 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability2.3 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.1 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength3.5 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Albany

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$124,300
Median Gross Rent$931
Homeownership37.7%
Housing Vacancy16.4%
Housing Value8.6/10
Housing Stability4.6/10

Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Albany, GA

Median Household Income$47,240
Unemployment11.2%
Work From Home9.2%
Employment3.6/10
Remote Work Friendly6.2/10
Income Strength7.0/10

The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Albany and how households are structured

Population67,224
Median Age34.9
Average Household Size2.3

Albany is a mid-sized community where neighborhood and nearby-employment patterns can materially affect a relocation decision.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Albany

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Albany point to hot summers, cool winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and little to no annual snowfall.

Average Summer High93.2°F
Average Winter Low39.1°F
Annual Rainfall46.6 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.

Seasonal Life in Albany

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.

Fall

Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.

Winter

Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Albany is located in Dougherty County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Dougherty County. Current county foreclosure activity is classified as medium, adding another housing-market signal for buyers comparing conventional and distressed-property opportunities.

County Intelligence

Albany & Dougherty County

Medium Foreclosure Activity

Albany is located in Dougherty County, Georgia.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Albany.

Current NarrowTheList data for Albany shows a population of about 67,224. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Medium. Current signal uses NarrowTheList foreclosure-opportunity data until direct county delinquency and foreclosure datasets are connected.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Dougherty County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Albany.

For someone considering a move to Albany, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income and employment conditions that make job-specific research important. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.