The Town FilesAlbany, Ohio
Village in Athens County · population 917 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $145,600
- Household income
- $52,070
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 18 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 42.5
Albany is a village of 917 people in Athens County, Ohio. The median home is worth $145,600, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks easier by car than 81% of Ohio towns, better for retirees than 74% of Ohio towns.
How Albany ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Albany is worth $145,600, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $52,070, which is more affordable than 42% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $847 a month. 57.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Albany | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $145,600 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $847 | $914 |
| Median household income | $52,070 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 57.0% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Albany
| People | Albany | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.5% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.8% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.3% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 13.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 12.2% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 18.6 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.8% | 90.9% |
Weather in Albany
July highs average 84.6°F and January lows 21.5°F. About 43.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.7 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 124 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Albany since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on August 12, 2023 about 8.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 12, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 23, 2011.
Severe weather in Athens County since 1996
Athens County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| April 8, 2019 | Flood | DR-4424: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| April 17, 2018 | Flood | DR-4360: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Athens County
Athens County had 21,207 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,117 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Albany itself the ACS puts it at 1.4%.
Public schools in Albany
2 public schools with 1,432 students, about 14.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School | 6-12 | 728 | 13.5 |
| Alexander Elementary School | PK-5 | 704 | 15.3 |
Towns near Albany
- Athens, OH8.5 mi · 23,849 people · home $247,000
- The Plains, OH10.1 mi · 3,140 people · home $233,500
- Chauncey, OH12.6 mi · 959 people · home $74,400
- McArthur, OH15.2 mi · 1,783 people · home $187,200
- Pomeroy, OH15.9 mi · 1,573 people · home $64,900
- Nelsonville, OH16.2 mi · 4,612 people · home $99,200
- Buchtel, OH16.4 mi · 518 people · home $150,000
- Mason, WV16.9 mi · 866 people · home $110,400
Albany questions
Is Albany, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Albany scores better for retirees than 74% of Ohio towns and quieter than 64%. 22.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.5).
How much does a house cost in Albany?
The median owner-occupied home in Albany is valued at $145,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,070, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $847 a month.
What is the weather like in Albany?
July highs average 84.6°F and January lows 21.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.1 inches of precipitation a year and 17.7 inches of snow.
Does Albany get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Albany since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on August 12, 2023. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)