Albany, GA · Houses & Market Data

Albany, Georgia houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Albany, GA (Dougherty County) — Census median home value $118,700, county listing prices up about 16.1% over the past year. Market data for Albany houses and the broader area.

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Albany, GA is in Dougherty County, Georgia — this guide covers houses in Albany and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 67,939, with a median household income of $45,201. Census data puts Albany houses at a median value of $118,700 (all owner-occupied homes); Dougherty County's current median listing price runs $162,475, up about 16.1% over the past year.

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Market overview

Albany housing market

Albany is in Dougherty County, Georgia. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Albany and the surrounding county market.

Median home value (Census ACS)

$118,700

Population (Census ACS)

67,939

Median household income

$45,201

County price trend (2025)

2.9% YoY

Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.

At a glance

Albany market snapshot

Population

67,939

County

Dougherty County

Median Household Income

$45,201

Median Home Value (city)

$118,700

Median Listing Price (Dougherty County)

$162,475

Median Gross Rent

$898/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

+16.1%

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Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Albany's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $118,700. Separately, Dougherty County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $162,475. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.

County Price Trend

Dougherty County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.9% annual change in 2025.

Population & Income

Albany has an estimated population of 67,939 and a median household income of $45,201, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

Albany's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.6x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 24% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.

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Places around Albany

County guide: Dougherty County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Albany.

USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Dougherty County and other Georgia communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.

Nearby communities include Putney.

More Georgia cities with market guides: Columbus, Augusta, Macon-Bibb County, Athens-Clarke County, South Fulton, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Johns Creek.

Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Leesburg (~10.6 mi), Baconton (~13.7 mi), Sylvester (~20.4 mi), Newton (~20.5 mi), Smithville (~22.8 mi), Warwick (~23.0 mi), Poulan (~23.2 mi), Sale City (~23.6 mi), Camilla (~23.9 mi), Sumner (~26.3 mi), Pelham (~31.2 mi), Meigs (~35.3 mi).

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Census & home facts

Albany data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

67,939

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$118,700

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$45,201

Median gross rent (ACS 2023)

$898

County FHFA annual change (2025)

2.9%

County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)

$162,475

Census place type

city

County

Dougherty County

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

55.06 sq mi

Census GEOID

1301052

Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.

Local life

Life in Albany

Schools

Dougherty County — 22 schools, 13,043 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Dougherty addresses may be served by Dougherty County, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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Common questions

Albany FAQ

What are houses worth in Albany, GA?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Albany at $118,700. Dougherty County's current median listing price runs $162,475, up about 16.1% over the past year.

How much do houses cost in Albany, GA?

For owner-occupied houses in Albany, Census ACS data shows a median value of $118,700. Active listing prices in Dougherty County may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Albany, GA?

Albany houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Dougherty County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.

What is the population of Albany, GA?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Albany's population at approximately 67,939.

What's the median rent in Albany, GA?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Albany at approximately $898 per month.

What is the median household income in Albany, GA?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Albany at approximately $45,201.

Is the Albany housing market growing?

Dougherty County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.9% annual change in 2025.

Is Albany, GA affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Albany's median home value at about 2.6 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 24% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.

What school district serves Albany, GA?

Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Dougherty County for many Albany addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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