The Town FilesAlbany, Wisconsin
Village in Green County · population 1,096 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $173,200
- Household income
- $72,649
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 37 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 39.8
Albany is a village of 1,096 people in Green County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $173,200, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 98% of Wisconsin towns, more upscale than 76% of Wisconsin towns, easier by car than 71% of Wisconsin towns.
How Albany ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Albany is worth $173,200, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $72,649, which is more affordable than 90% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $859 a month. 66.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Albany | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $173,200 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $859 | $951 |
| Median household income | $72,649 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 66.6% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Albany
| People | Albany | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.7% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.0% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.8% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 3.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 2.3% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 28.7 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.8% | 89.1% |
Weather in Albany
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 10.5°F. About 38.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 37.3 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 151 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Albany since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 16, 1967 about 3.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 15, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 42 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 18, 2025.
Severe weather in Green County since 1996
Green County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| April 5, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1966: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| June 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1768: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 19, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3285: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
Jobs and pay in Green County
Green County had 15,543 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,430 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Albany itself the ACS puts it at 0.7%.
Public schools in Albany
3 public schools with 294 students, about 8.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Elementary | PK-5 | 151 | 8.4 |
| Albany High | 9-12 | 85 | 7.1 |
| Albany Community Middle | 6-8 | 58 | 9.7 |
Towns near Albany
- Albany, WI1.6 mi · 1,189 people · home $334,500
- Decatur, WI4.4 mi · 1,685 people · home $300,000
- Magnolia, WI6.3 mi · 742 people · home $216,800
- Brodhead, WI7.0 mi · 3,274 people · home $168,800
- Brooklyn, WI7.0 mi · 1,108 people · home $460,200
- Sylvester, WI7.1 mi · 1,001 people · home $347,700
- Monticello, WI8.2 mi · 1,192 people · home $213,600
- Spring Valley, WI8.6 mi · 728 people · home $366,700
Albany questions
Is Albany, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Albany scores better for retirees than 53% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 35%. 15.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.8).
How much does a house cost in Albany?
The median owner-occupied home in Albany is valued at $173,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,649, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $859 a month.
What is the weather like in Albany?
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 10.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.3 inches of precipitation a year and 37.3 inches of snow.
Does Albany get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Albany since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 16, 1967. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- 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)