Here's what it costs to live in Albany, Georgia, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $931 per month, while the typical home is valued around $124,300. Households earn a median of $47,240 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$47,240
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$931
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$124,300
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$966
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,006
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,129
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,534
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
67,224
Latest estimate
Median Age
34.9 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$809
Per month
Avg Home Value
$94,800
Census ACS
January Avg
50°F
July Avg
83°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Subtropical · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
29.5
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
86.4%
What is the cost of living index for Albany?
The cost of living index for Albany is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Albany?
The median gross rent in Albany is $931 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Albany?
The median household income in Albany is $47,240 per year.
What is the median home value in Albany?
The median home value in Albany is $124,300 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Albany?
Air quality data for Albany is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Albany?
Tax data for Georgia is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
