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Albany, LA

Albany, LA.

Population: 5,612 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Albany, LA is $234,152 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $250,000 after a median 57 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, inland flooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$234,152

Typical home value

+2.8%

1-year change

57

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$234,152
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+7.7%
5-year appreciation
+19.5%
10-year appreciation
+57.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$238,349
House Price Index (state)
372.3 (+1.6% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$250,000
Median list price
$319,000
Median price per sqft
$175
1-year sale-price change
-3.1%
Median days on market
57 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
11
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
+1.1%
New listings (monthly)
3

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$992/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,149/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,456/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,842/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.8 : 1
Schools include
Albany Upper Elementary School, Albany Lower Elementary School, Albany High School, Albany Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, inland flooding, lightning, tornado, coastal flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
175
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 42% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
67.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Combustion, Inc. (18 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
72.0°F
Average high
81.0°F
Average low
62.0°F
Annual precipitation
63.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
225
Days with Moderate air quality
138
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
19,909
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
19,644

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (50 mi)
National parks include
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Plane Crazy Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) (33 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
48
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER NEW ORLEANS, NORTH OAKS MEDICAL CENTER, CYPRESS POINTE SURGICAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+817 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2000
Housing built before 1970
10.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
50.6%
Median annual property tax
$719
Mean commute to work
43 min
Households with broadband internet
78.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
24,924
Average weekly wage
$922
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
655

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

How it compares

AlbanyState medianUS median
Typical home value$234,152$189,522$288,527
Median sale price$250,000$225,000$325,000
Median days on market57 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$719$576$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 typical home value in Albany, LA?
$234,152.
What is the median sale price in Albany, LA?
$250,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Albany, LA?
Median days on market: 57 days.
What is typical rent in Albany, LA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,149/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Albany, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, inland flooding, lightning, tornado, coastal flooding.
Is Albany, LA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Albany, LA. 175 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Albany, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 42% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Albany, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Albany, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Albany, LA?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Albany, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Albany, LA?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Albany, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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