City safety & data profile

AlbanyOR

Albany, OR is a 52K-resident city in Linn County with a median household income of $78,114.

Linn County, Oregon. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Albany, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Albany has a population larger than 80% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $389,200, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-22

52K
Population
Top 20%
By size
$78,114
Median income
$389,200
Median home
13.5%
Poverty rate

The read on Albany

Albany posts a median household income higher than 47% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Albany area.

Top 53%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Albany

Where Albany income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$78,114 Bottom 47% higher than 47% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. OR $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Albany, OR beyond the headline numbers

Albany sits inside Linn County, Oregon, at roughly 44.64°N, -123.11°W. Population 52,175, $78,114 median household income. Median home value $389,200, median rent $1,372. Poverty rate 13.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Albany's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 38%, then short sleep duration at 33.7%. 1 hospital in/around Albany, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Albany from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
52,175
Albany
Median Income
$78,114
+15% vs avg
Median Home Value
$389,200
+71% vs avg
Median Age
37.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Linn County) - Albany's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
131K+11%
Median Income
$76,329+63%
Median Home Value
$376,400+117%
Poverty Rate
13%-27%
Unemployment
6%-44%

Economics

Economics indicators for Albany, OR
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,372/mo
Poverty Rate
13.5% -5% vs avg
Unemployment 5.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 29.4%
Work From Home 14.2%
Public Transit 0.5%

Population

White 79.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 2%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
38%
Short Sleep Duration
33.7%
High Blood Pressure
32.3%
Physical Inactivity
21.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.9%
Binge Drinking
16.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.5%
Current Smoking
13.3%
Current Asthma
12.6%
Diabetes
11.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 62.7%
Annual Checkup 72.8%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.4%
Stroke
3.4%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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1
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
SAMARITAN ALBANY GENERAL HOSPITAL
ALBANY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Albany, OR? ▼
Albany, OR has a population of 52,175 people, located in Linn County, Oregon.
What is the median household income in Albany? ▼
The median household income in Albany, OR is $78,114 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 13.5%.
What is the median home value in Albany? ▼
The median home value in Albany, OR is $389,200. Median rent is $1,372/month.
What are the top health concerns in Albany? ▼
The top health indicators in Albany include Obesity (38%), Short Sleep Duration (33.7%), High Blood Pressure (32.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Albany? ▼
Albany has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Albany? ▼
The median age in Albany, OR is 37.7 years. 29.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Albany, OR is located in Linn County, Oregon. With a population of 52K and a $78,114 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Albany area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Health-impact reference for every AQI category

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National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the regulatory thresholds

Nearby Cities 8

Corvallis, OR 56K Lebanon, OR 16K Monmouth, OR 10K Salem, OR 176K Four Corners, OR 16K Dallas, OR 15K Keizer, OR 38K Hayesville, OR 20K
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Using Albany's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Albany area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Albany against Oregon peers on any ranking lens. Explore Oregon

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Linn County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.