Albright is a town in central Preston County, West Virginia, United States, along the Cheat River. The population was 260 at the 2020 census. Albright was incorporated in 1914.

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Town numbers

ZIP code26519

Area code304

Living in Albright

Housing in Albright

$110K▲ 1.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Albright home is worth about $110,000, up 1.6% in a year, 39% below the West Virginia typical home.

Only 1 sale in March 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Work & commute in Albright

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Most working residents leave Albright for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Oakland (11%), Kingwood (7%) and Morgantown (7%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Oakland, MD

11%

Kingwood

Morgantown

Terra Alta

0%Work in townlive and work in Albright 14 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 23Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Albright

Compared with West Virginia

2better than WV

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 30 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 11 close Habits all close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

14.2%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethWV 19.5% · better 61.1%More adults seeing a dentistWV 55.5% · better

Care nearby

Preston Memorial HospitalKingwood · 3.8 mi · ER · rural critical access

Rowlesburg ClinicRowlesburg · 10.4 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

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Natural hazards in Albright

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding

9Does Albright flood?paid flood claims since 1985 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to Albright

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Climate in Albright

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Albright has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 57 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

41° / 23°Winter

62° / 38°Spring

81° / 58°Summer

65° / 41°Fall