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Albany, IL

Albany, IL.

Population: 1,039 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Albany, IL is $171,349 — up 8.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $156,000 after a median 110 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$171,349

Median home value

+8.2%

1-year change

110

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$171,349
1-year appreciation
+8.2%
3-year appreciation
+13.4%
5-year appreciation
+25.7%
10-year appreciation
+41.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$171,349
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$156,000
Median list price
$219,900
Median price per sqft
$133
1-year sale-price change
-8.2%
Median days on market
110 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
93.6%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+1.1%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$780/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$975/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,220/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,586/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,830/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, drought, hail, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A08
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lawrence Todtz Farm (5.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.5 in
Annual snowfall
32.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,979
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,650

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (59 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Erie Air Park (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Quad City International Airport (MLI) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
MORRISON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, MERCYONE CLINTON MEDICAL CENTER, TRINITY - BETTENDORF
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-125 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,966
Housing built before 1970
55.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,717
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
60.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,517
Average weekly wage
$954
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
21

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

AlbanyState medianUS median
Median home value$171,349$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$156,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market110 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,717$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Albany, IL?
$171,349.
What is the median sale price in Albany, IL?
$156,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Albany, IL?
Median days on market: 110 days.
What is typical rent in Albany, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,220/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Albany, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, drought, hail, iceStorm.
Is Albany, IL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A08.
What is the wildfire risk in Albany, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Albany, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Albany, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Albany, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 2.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Albany, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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