City profile
Albany, OR
Benton County · Population 56,839
Albany is a city in Benton County, OR with about 56,839 residents and a typical home value near $389,000. It is 22 miles from Salem, OR, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
42°F
Summer avg
67°F
Sunny days / yr
150
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$389,200
Typical monthly housing
$2,393
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
105
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.86%
- State income tax (top)
- 9.9%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- None
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 88/100
Top hazards: Earthquake, Volcanic activity, Strong wind
Nearest major airport
71 mi to Portland International Airport (PDX)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 68% Democratic / 29% Republican
Community
Population
56,839
Black population
0.8%
County
Benton County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: wildfire smoke, earthquakes
Highlights
- About 56,839 residents
- Typical home value about $389,000
- 22 miles from Salem, OR
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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