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Albany, GA
Albany · Dougherty County · GA 31701
Updated October 19, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$95K
Median Price
39/100
Walk Score
7.1/10
Schools
212 min
to Atlanta, GA
Score Breakdown
AAffordability
92/100
D+Safety
55/100
B-Schools
71/100
B-Quietness
70/100
FCommute
15/100
FWalkability
39/100
WYLT Score57/100
Our Take
Albany offers very low home and rent costs and a decent school system, but its walkability is almost nil, commute times to Atlanta are brutal, and local job prospects are limited. If you’re looking for an inexpensive place to live near a decent school district, it could work, but don’t expect a vibrant urban feel or easy access to jobs outside the area.
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The Good
- ✓Very affordable housing and rent
- ✓Solid public school options
- ✓Low flood risk
- ✓Quiet suburban environment
Real Talk
- !Commute to Atlanta takes over 3.5 hours
- !Almost no public transit or pedestrian options
- !Unemployment rate around 15% indicates limited local jobs
- !Median income is well below national average
- $Higher car maintenance and insurance due to long commutes
- $Utility costs may be higher in winter months
- $Potential property tax increases in the future
Best For
Families looking for affordable housingRetirees wanting a quiet settingRemote workers who can work from homeLow cost living seekers
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityLow
Crime & Safety
Albany, GA
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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