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Albert City, IA


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Albert City, Iowa

Albert City, Iowa, in Buena Vista county, is 76 miles E of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 117 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. The city contains a population of approximately 709.

The People and Families of Albert City

In Albert City, about 64% of adults are married.

Albert City boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Albert City had a median family income of $36,167.

Albert City Housing

Albert City has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 81% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Albert City the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Albert City, 86% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Albert City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyAlbert City Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Albert City Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Albert City, IA

Comparing Albert City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens97
Age of the Population88
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men52
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty63
College Educated Adults65
People in Middle Class or Better41
Median Family Income41

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times97
Working at Home54
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
Housing Recently Built24
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