Albany claims to be the “Rare Metal Capital of the World,” thanks to the number of companies located there that produce zirconium, titanium, and hafnium.
Climate
The weather is mild in all seasons.
Cultural Attractions
Albany is known to have one of the best collections of historic buildings in the state, several of which are located downtown. It is also host to the River Rhythms music festival and several theaters.
Fun Fact
Albany hosts an annual world championship timber carnival.
Geography
The town is located in the Willamette River Valley, on the banks of the Willamette River and its tributary, the Calapooia River.
Historical
In 1853, residents of the town persuaded the legislature to change the name of Albany to “Takenah,” a Kalapuyan word describing the pool where the Willamette and Calapooia rivers meet. Some thought the word translated as “hole in the ground,” and the city subsequently went back to calling itself Albany in 1855.
Location Details
Weather
Average January high/low temperature (?)
42.19 ° / 27.72 °
Average July high/low temperature (?)
81.06 ° / 51.04 °
Precipitation (?)
51.69 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?)
21 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?)
2
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?)
109
Cost of Living
Median home price (?)
$ 183,730
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?)
$42540.0
Median household income, all ages(?)
$41326
Maximum state income tax (?)
9 %
State sales tax (?)
0 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?)
.700 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?)
3
Number of private golf courses within the county (?)
4
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?)
7
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?)
21
Number of sports teams within the county (?)
0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?)
3
Number of libraries within the county (?)
7
Number of museums within the county (?)
3
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?)
1
Population & Demographics
Total population (?)
46,213
Population density (?)
2,804 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?)
62.0% growth
Population over 55 (?)
10,761 people
Education (?)
24 % have a college degree
Health
Number of hospitals within the county (?)
2
Number of clinics within the county (?)
16
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?)
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