Best Places to Live in Albany, Georgia

Small agricultural/industrial town - Southwest Georgia in a mostly agricultural region about 80 miles north of Tallahassee, Florida. October, April and May are the most pleasant months in Albany, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

Albany, GA Housing Market

Lowest Priced Homes	HOMES UNDER $250,000
Most Expensive Listings	HOMES $250,001 to $500,000
Largest Homes	HOMES $500,001 to $750,000
Median Priced Homes	HOMES $750,001 to $1,000,000

Pros
Cost of living
Small-town atmosphere
Mild winters

Cons
Summer heat
Entertainment
Isolation

What Bert Has To Say About Albany Metro Area

Albany is a commercial center for the pecan and peanut farming area of southwest Georgia. A fairly robust economy and the availability of services make this clean, quiet town quite livable. Low cost, economic incentives and a favorable location have made it a minor manufacturing center, with Procter & Gamble, Miller Brewing and Merck among blue-chip employers. Downtown is plain but has undergone some redevelopment on the Flint River waterfront, bringing some minor entertainment and cultural amenities. Downsides include persistent summer heat and limited cultural and advanced educational opportunities.

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Albany is 6.7% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Albany jobs have increased by 1.6%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Albany's cost of living is 23.5% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Albany's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

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VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Dougherty county remained overwhelmingly Democratic, 69.6% to 29.6%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Albany's population is 70,839 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 3.0%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 18.3 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Albany is Real Estate: $98,200. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been -2.4%.

SCHOOLS

Albany public schools spend $9,738 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 15.4 students per teacher in Albany. More Education

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Housing Market in Albany

It's a good time to buy in Albany. Home Appreciation is up 4.7% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Albany is $98,200.

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Reviews for Albany 35 Reviews

Portal to hell - 12/30/2020
I was born and raised here Have moved out of Albany ,but Albany is a portal to HELL. I do not recommend anyone living here nothing good about this town at all Most... Read More

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ZIP CODES IN ALBANY, GEORGIA

31705 31707 31721 31701

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