The Town FilesAlbany, Texas
City in Shackelford County · population 1,854 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $173,600
- Household income
- $68,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 42.3
Albany is a city of 1,854 people in Shackelford County, Texas. The median home is worth $173,600, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for retirees than 96% of Texas towns, better for families than 85% of Texas towns, quieter than 83% of Texas towns.
How Albany ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Albany is worth $173,600, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $68,000, which is more affordable than 63% of Texas towns. Median rent is $726 a month. 76.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Albany | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $173,600 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $726 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $68,000 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 76.4% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.2% | — |
Who lives in Albany
| People | Albany | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.3% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 19.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.3% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.5% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.1% | — |
| Work from home | 9.7% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 22.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.5% | 89.2% |
Weather in Albany
July highs average 94.7°F and January lows 31.5°F. About 28.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.3 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 106 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 57 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Albany since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 18, 2025 about 6.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 61 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 30, 2004.
Severe weather in Shackelford County since 1996
Shackelford County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| February 9, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4255: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Shackelford County
Shackelford County had 1,292 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $75,130 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Albany itself the ACS puts it at 10.9%.
Public schools in Albany
2 public schools with 496 students, about 11.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NANCY SMITH EL | PK-6 | 260 | 12.4 |
| ALBANY JR-SR H S | 7-12 | 236 | 10.7 |
Towns near Albany
- Breckenridge, TX22.3 mi · 5,187 people · home $75,900
- Baird, TX23.6 mi · 1,479 people · home $76,800
- Clyde, TX25.3 mi · 3,811 people · home $151,200
- Stamford, TX28.1 mi · 2,907 people · home $64,700
- Cisco, TX29.8 mi · 3,883 people · home $104,300
Albany questions
Is Albany, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Albany scores better for retirees than 96% of Texas towns and quieter than 83%. 21.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.3).
How much does a house cost in Albany?
The median owner-occupied home in Albany is valued at $173,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $68,000, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $726 a month.
What is the weather like in Albany?
July highs average 94.7°F and January lows 31.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 28.9 inches of precipitation a year and 2.3 inches of snow.
Does Albany get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Albany since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 18, 2025. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- 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)