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KY area data

Albany, KY

Albany, KY.

Population: 8,948 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$149,817
1-year appreciation
-11.1%
3-year appreciation
+1.0%
5-year appreciation
+18.2%
10-year appreciation
+81.2%
All-time peak (2025-05)
$171,096
House Price Index
396.0 (+2.4% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
6

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
3

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
61.4 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area (32 mi)
Nearest airport
Spring Creek Airpark (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME) (38 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-24 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Median annual property tax
$631
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
54.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,975
Average weekly wage
$724
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade

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

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents