Albany 58 Below average
Albany Livability #530 ranked city in Missouri#20,054 ranked city in the USARanks better than 31% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Albany

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The overall cost of living in this area is much lower than average. This includes everyday goods and services, as well as housing, utilities and health care.

  • Housing

    This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

  • Health & Safety

    Poor air quality and the inaccessibility of certain health related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies could have all contributed to the low score in this category.

  • Ratings

    AreaVibes conducted surveys and polls with locals who live in the area. The results were not favorable for walkability of amenities, parks, public transit and the overall sense of community in the area.

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      Albany transportation information

      Statistic Albany Missouri National
      Average one way commute18min23min26min
      Workers who drive to work76.4%81.6%76.4%
      Workers who carpool11.0%9.1%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit1.7%1.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk3.5%1.9%2.8%
      Working from home4.4%4.6%4.6%
      Source: The Albany, MO data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).