The Town FilesAlbion, Michigan
City in Calhoun County · population 7,700 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $99,900
- Household income
- $39,885
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 40 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 25.8
Albion is a city of 7,700 people in Calhoun County, Michigan. The median home is worth $99,900, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks hipper than 95% of Michigan towns, better for cycling than 94% of Michigan towns, more walkable than 91% of Michigan towns.
How Albion ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Albion is worth $99,900, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $39,885, which is more affordable than 74% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $775 a month. 60.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Albion | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $99,900 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $775 | $955 |
| Median household income | $39,885 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 60.0% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1942 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.7% | — |
Who lives in Albion
| People | Albion | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 25.8 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.6% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 24.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.5% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.2% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 4.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.7% | — |
| Work from home | 8.1% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 22.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.5% | 88.8% |
Weather in Albion
July highs average 82.5°F and January lows 17.5°F. About 32.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 40.4 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 137 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Albion since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 15, 1986 about 0.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on February 28, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 9, 1991.
Severe weather in Calhoun County since 1996
Calhoun County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| September 23, 2003 | Other | EM-3189: Power Outage |
| January 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3160: Snow |
Jobs and pay in Calhoun County
Calhoun County had 54,415 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,067 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Albion itself the ACS puts it at 13.5%.
Public schools in Albion
2 public schools with 372 students, about 14.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrington Elementary School | PK-5 | 259 | 12.3 |
| Marshall Opportunity High School | 9-12 | 113 | 22.6 |
Towns near Albion
- Parma, MI5.7 mi · 2,668 people · home $195,000
- Concord, MI6.4 mi · 2,755 people · home $188,200
- Homer, MI9.1 mi · 2,896 people · home $144,400
- Spring Arbor, MI10.8 mi · 2,916 people · home $225,000
- Marshall, MI11.1 mi · 6,822 people · home $173,500
- Sandstone, MI11.3 mi · 3,927 people · home $230,600
- Spring Arbor, MI11.7 mi · 8,530 people · home $217,700
- Marshall, MI13.3 mi · 3,157 people · home $272,100
Albion questions
Is Albion, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Albion scores better for retirees than 5% of Michigan towns and quieter than 5%. 12.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 25.8).
How much does a house cost in Albion?
The median owner-occupied home in Albion is valued at $99,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $39,885, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $775 a month.
What is the weather like in Albion?
July highs average 82.5°F and January lows 17.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.2 inches of precipitation a year and 40.4 inches of snow.
Does Albion get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Albion since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 15, 1986. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)