The Town FilesAlbany, Georgia
City in Dougherty County · population 69,647 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $124,300
- Household income
- $47,240
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 34.9
Albany is a city of 69,647 people in Dougherty County, Georgia. The median home is worth $124,300, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for cycling than 90% of Georgia towns, more vibrant than 86% of Georgia towns, better transit than 85% of Georgia towns.
How Albany ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Albany is worth $124,300, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $47,240, which is more affordable than 78% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $931 a month. 37.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Albany | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $124,300 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $931 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $47,240 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 37.7% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.1% | — |
Who lives in Albany
| People | Albany | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.3% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.4% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.5% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 8.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 9.2% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 19.7 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.5% | 88.0% |
Weather in Albany
July highs average 93.2°F and January lows 39.1°F. About 46.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 106 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 28 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Albany since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on January 22, 2017 about 3.8 miles from the town center and killed 5. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 8 deaths and 69 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 18, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 50 times; the largest was 3.75 inches on June 14, 2023.
Severe weather in Dougherty County since 1996
Dougherty County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
| October 14, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4400: Hurricane Michael |
Jobs and pay in Dougherty County
Dougherty County had 46,025 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,123 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Albany itself the ACS puts it at 11.2%.
Public schools in Albany
22 public schools with 13,059 students, about 15.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westover High School | 9-12 | 1,323 | 20.4 |
| Dougherty Comprehensive High School | 9-12 | 1,186 | 16.0 |
| Monroe High School | 9-12 | 1,165 | 17.9 |
| Radium Springs Middle School | 6-8 | 832 | 16.3 |
| Albany Middle School | 6-8 | 819 | 14.6 |
| Live Oak Elementary School | PK-5 | 780 | 16.6 |
| Merry Acres Middle School | 6-8 | 759 | 15.5 |
| Sherwood Acres Elementary School | PK-5 | 646 | 15.8 |
| Lake Park Elementary School | PK-5 | 512 | 14.2 |
| Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet | 6-8 | 507 | 14.9 |
| Turner Elementary School | PK-5 | 467 | 13.3 |
| Robert H Harvey Elementary School | PK-5 | 464 | 16.6 |
Towns near Albany
- Putney, GA8.3 mi · 2,869 people · home $134,600
- Leesburg, GA10.6 mi · 3,480 people · home $199,200
- Sylvester, GA20.4 mi · 5,644 people · home $115,900
- Dawson, GA20.6 mi · 4,414 people · home $106,200
- Camilla, GA23.9 mi · 5,187 people · home $85,400
Albany questions
Is Albany, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Albany scores better for retirees than 18% of Georgia towns and quieter than 9%. 16.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.9).
How much does a house cost in Albany?
The median owner-occupied home in Albany is valued at $124,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,240, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $931 a month.
What is the weather like in Albany?
July highs average 93.2°F and January lows 39.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Albany get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Albany since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on January 22, 2017. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)