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Albany

  • C
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Georgia
  • 240 reviews
    C
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      C-
    2. Crime & Safety
      C-
    3. Housing
      C-
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      C-
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      D+
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      A-
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    Albany is a town in Georgia with a population of 74,892. Albany is in Dougherty County. Living in Albany offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Albany there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Albany and residents tend to be liberal.
    Population
    74,892

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $101,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $695
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      61%
    • Own
      39%
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    Albany Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      899.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      20.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      38.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      155.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      1,046.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,672.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      383
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      13%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      11%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      29%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      18%
      13%

    Working in Albany

    Jobs
    D+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $31,843
    National
    $55,322
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    Albany Reviews

    240 reviews
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    Do not move here! There is no opportunity unless you know someone and the poverty is crushing. Most of the best jobs are taken by residents who live in nearby Lee County. As I write this, the community is dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Michael. The city leaders are arrogant and incompetent. Albany has a four-year college (which recently merged with the two-year college here) and a technical college. Most of the graduates leave after graduation because this place is culturally desolate, wasteful and bereft of any real opportunity.
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    Albany is sadly often undervalued by people who choose not to recognize all it has to offer. I should know. I used to be one of them. Since I CHOSE to engage, I have discovered all it has to offer! It's a great place to raise a family. It has a low cost of living and we were able to purchase our dream home for a very affordable price! We live in a beautiful tree-lined neighborhood with a lake. Other highlights: Kayaking the Flint, the Riverfront downtown, the new brewery, the FOOD, Chehaw Zoo and Park, the Thronateeska Heritage Center, the Museum of Art, day trips (beach, mountains, etc.), the history, etc.
    Albany is a small town with around 70,000 people. The public school systems in Albany need to improve, and there are very few options for privates schools. However, the people in Albany are extraordinary people, and almost everyone I know that lives here is very genuine and kind. We have experienced some havoc from Hurricane Micheal and tornados; however, through the adversity, the community came together to work to clean Albany.