Albany Authority

Albany is a upper-middle-income small city of 56,839 with home prices 1.2× below the Oregon median.

Albany, Oregon

With 56,839 residents, Albany ranks among the larger cities of Oregon. The median household income stands at $78,114.

Definition and scope

Located in Benton County, Oregon, Albany operates within Oregon's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 4 and is part of the Corvallis, OR metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Albany has approximately 56,839 residents. The median age is 37.7 years. Roughly 59% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $389,200.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 75.1%
• Black or African American: 0.8%
• Hispanic or Latino: 16.5%
• Asian: 2.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Albany is $78,114. Poverty rate stands at 13.5%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.6%. Educational attainment: 29.4% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Albany:

• Public schools: 21
• Public libraries: 2
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Albany is Albany Municipal Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Linn County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Albany, Oregon.

Geography and climate

Albany sits at an elevation of 226 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 8b.

References

• Oregon State Authority — state-level reference for Oregon.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.