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Albia
  • Town in Iowa
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Albia

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    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C minus
    12. Commute
      B
    Albia is a town in Iowa with a population of 3,692. Albia is in Monroe County. Living in Albia offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals and retirees live in Albia and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Albia are above average.
    Population
    3,692
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $109,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $675
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      27%
    • Own
      73%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      134.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      54
      40.7
    • Robbery
      27
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      134.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      917.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      109
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      36%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Albia

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $54,282
    National
    $69,021
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