Best Places to Live in Albany (zip 31721), 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 the 31721 zip code, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

State: Georgia
County: Dougherty County
Metro Area: Albany Metro Area
City: Albany

Zip Codes: Albany (zip 31721)
Cost of Living: -17.0% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 200 ft above sea level

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Albany, Ga Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
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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.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Albany (zip 31721) is 6.7% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Albany (zip 31721) jobs have increased by 1.6%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Albany (zip 31721)'s cost of living is 17.0% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Albany (zip 31721)'s Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

October, April and May are the most pleasant months in the 31721 zip code, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

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

POPULATION

Albany (zip 31721)'s population is 19,404 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 2.1%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 17.7 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Albany (zip 31721) is Real Estate: $179,600. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 3.3%.

SCHOOLS

Albany (zip 31721) 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 (zip 31721). More Education

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Housing Market in Albany

It's a good time to buy in Albany. Home Appreciation is up 4.1% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Albany is $179,600.

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