The Town FilesNew Albany, Mississippi
City in Union County · population 7,626 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $161,400
- Household income
- $51,332
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 38.4
New Albany is a city of 7,626 people in Union County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $161,400, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks hipper than 96% of Mississippi towns, more walkable than 79% of Mississippi towns, more vibrant than 76% of Mississippi towns.
How New Albany ranks
Percentile among Mississippi towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Mississippi towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in New Albany is worth $161,400, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $51,332, which is more affordable than 37% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $973 a month. 61.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Albany | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,400 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $973 | $820 |
| Median household income | $51,332 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 61.7% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in New Albany
| People | New Albany | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.4 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.6% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 23.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.8% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.8% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.6% | — |
| Work from home | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 18.4 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.1% | 83.3% |
Weather in New Albany
July highs average 89.7°F and January lows 27.7°F. About 58.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.2 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 59 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 80 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Albany since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on January 3, 2000 about 6.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 29 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 5, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 46 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 2, 1984.
Severe weather in Union County since 1996
Union County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4528: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Union County
Union County had 12,223 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,689 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in New Albany itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in New Albany
6 public schools with 2,793 students, about 13.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW ALBANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 1,073 | 12.8 |
| INGOMAR ATTENDANCE CENTER | PK-12 | 668 | 13.6 |
| NEW ALBANY HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 596 | 18.6 |
| NEW ALBANY MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 456 | 15.2 |
| SCHOOL OF CAREER AND TECHNICAL ED | 9-12 | — | — |
| NEW ALBANY/S.TIPPAH/UNION CO. ALT | 1-12 | — | — |
Towns near New Albany
- Pontotoc, MS16.7 mi · 5,640 people · home $155,800
- Ripley, MS17.5 mi · 5,462 people · home $117,200
- Saltillo, MS20.1 mi · 4,922 people · home $204,900
- Baldwyn, MS21.6 mi · 3,071 people · home $98,600
- Tupelo, MS22.5 mi · 37,923 people · home $212,800
- Verona, MS27.1 mi · 2,792 people · home $118,300
- Booneville, MS28.4 mi · 9,126 people · home $136,700
New Albany questions
Is New Albany, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Albany scores better for retirees than 56% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 27%. 18.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.4).
How much does a house cost in New Albany?
The median owner-occupied home in New Albany is valued at $161,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,332, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $973 a month.
What is the weather like in New Albany?
July highs average 89.7°F and January lows 27.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.6 inches of precipitation a year and 1.2 inches of snow.
Does New Albany get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Albany since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on January 3, 2000. The typical Mississippi town has had 31.
- 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)