Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
20%
New Albany
New Albany, MS Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,080
Population
8,362
Renter Mix
41% Rent
Savor the Fair and Friendly City’s many amenities
Suburban
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Scenic
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Diverse
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Close-Knit
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Historic
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Vibrant
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Located in the heart of the Mississippi Hills along the Tallahatchie River, New Albany is a picturesque small town and the birthplace of Nobel Prize-winning author William Faulkner. Known as the Fair and Friendly City, New Albany is home to a close-knit community brought together by a bevy of special events like the Union County Fair and Livestock Show, Faulkner Fest, and Tallahatchie RiverFest.
New Albany touts a historic charm, with attractions such as the Ingomar Indian Mounds, Union County Heritage Museum, and a vibrant historic downtown area listed on the National Register offering a peek into the town’s storied past. Downtown New Albany is also brimming with many specialty shops, eateries, antique stores, and parks.
Tanglefoot Trail—Mississippi’s longest paved rails-to-trails route—starts in Downtown New Albany as well, stretching 44 miles through an array of scenic villages and countryside to its terminus in Houston, Mississippi. Additional options for outdoor recreation abound at the BNA Sportsplex, numerous local parks, and the nearby Holly Springs National Forest. Quick access to I-22 makes getting around from New Albany simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$44,092
Average: $65,115
Education
1,281
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,772
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
New Albany has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in New Albany, MS is $1,080 for one bedroom, $981 for two bedrooms, and $1,361 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in New Albany has decreased by -1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,080/month
741 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly New Albany, MS is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
1,048 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
654 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
654 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
482 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
654 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
584 Students
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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.