A town of 1,013, settled in 1832. A deep archive of photos, postcards and papers.
The 2 things Albany does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Albany. Another town gets a different order.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 15% of U.S. communities.
Albany has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 18 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Albany beats the Ohio average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Albany | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.7% | 14.1% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 5.8% | 8.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.6% | 8.7% |
Most working residents leave Albany for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Athens (33%), Columbus (6%) and Lancaster (3%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
The typical Albany home is worth about $214,000, up 4.5% in a year, 14% below the Ohio typical home.
7 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
Village in Ohio, United States
Albany is a village in Lee and Alexander townships, Athens County, Ohio, United States. The population was 917 at the 2020 census.
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