Cost of Living in Albany, OR

Population: 56,773 • 2026 Data

$73,809
Median Household Income
-5% vs national
$1,311
Median Monthly Rent
-3% vs national
$352,900
Median Home Value
+4% vs national
5.9%
Unemployment Rate

Housing in Albany

The median home value in Albany, OR is $352,900. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,311, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $1,393.

Rent-to-income ratio: 21.3%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.

Income and Employment

The median household income in Albany, OR is $73,809. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9%, with a labor force of 27,726 people.

Data Sources

All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.

Verify at data.census.gov