Median Age
32 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
16%
Albion
Albion, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$875
Population
8,257
Renter Mix
45% Rent
Delight in small-town charm and historic architecture in Calhoun County
Suburban
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Affordable
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Charming
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Historic
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Quaint
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College Town
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Close-Knit
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Laidback
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Scenic
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Located midway between Kalamazoo and Ann Arbor, Albion is a vibrant small town brimming with historic charm—from its stately Victorian homes to the rows of old-fashioned buildings lined up in its downtown area. Albion’s downtown is centered on Superior Street, a brick-paved street teeming with quaint shops, numerous restaurants, various offices, and rustic appeal.
The tight-knit community in Albion comes together for a bevy of special events, including the Festival of the Forks, Cardboard Sled Race, Albion Aglow Parade, and the popular downtown farmer’s market. Albion residents also gather at the many scenic parks in town as well as the winding Kalamazoo River.
Albion is home to Albion College, which hosts a wide variety of concerts, performances, lectures, and exhibits throughout the year. Destinations like the Michigan International Speedway and Michigan’s Wine Country are within minutes of Albion. Getting around from Albion is easy with quick access to I-94.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$36,859
Average: $52,990
Education
1,424
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,340
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Albion has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Albion, MI is $764 for a studio, $875 for one bedroom, and $981 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Albion has increased by 0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$875/month
825 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Albion, MI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
262 Students
Marshall Opporrtunity High School
Public
Grades 9-12
142 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
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- Kids 'N' Stuff
- Whitehouse Nature Center
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.