Located in the southwestern part of the state of Georgia and a city and seat of Dougherty County, Albany sits at the head of navigation along the Flint River which is about 90 miles going southeast of Columbus. The area was founded in 1836 and was named after Albany, New York. The area was established early to become a leading market for cotton produce. During the American Civil War, Albany served as food and cotton supplier to the Confederate armies. After the decline of the cotton industry in Albany, the town’s economic activity shifted to crop production, particularly in paper shell pecans and the Spanish peanuts, and on livestock raising. Albany’s present-day economy is largely based on services and was diversified with manufacture in paper products, tires, food and beverages, and in pharmaceuticals.
Albany, Georgia Houses for Sale
Albany, GA Prices for Houses for Sale
AVERAGE
170,747
+24%
MEDIAN
146,213
+37%
Relative Price (per sqft.)
PRICE
Listings of Albany Homes for Purchase
ACTIVE
122
-17%
NEW
64
-8%
Market Duration of Homes Sold
DAYS
39
-33%
Crime & Safety
Police Officers | 162 | |
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Police Civilians | 34 | |
Total Arrests | 961 | (2020) |
Total Incidents | 5,788 | (2020) |
CrimeScore | 55.52 | |
National Rank | 4315th | |
Statewide Rank | 166th |
Local Statistics
Population | 70,839 | (-0.02%) |
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House Size (sqft.) | 1,658 | (-0.58%) |
Criminal Offenses
Animal Cruelty | 13 |
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Arson | 13 |
Assault Offenses | 1,862 |
Burglary/Breaking & Entering | 552 |
Counterfeiting/Forgery | 191 |
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property | 11 |
Drug/Narcotic Offenses | 179 |
Fraud Offenses | 282 |
Homicide Offenses | 17 |
Human Trafficking | 1 |
Kidnapping/Abduction | 48 |
Larceny/Theft Offenses | 2,260 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 346 |
Pornography/Obscene Material | 11 |
Robbery | 135 |
Sex Offenses | 61 |
Sex Offenses, Non-forcible | 3 |
Stolen Property Offenses | 37 |
Weapon Law Violations | 72 |