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New Albin, Iowa

New Albin, Iowa, in Allamakee county, is 21 miles S of La Crosse, Wisconsin (center to center) and 134 miles SE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city contains a population of approximately 527.

The People and Families of New Albin

In New Albin, about 59% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in New Albin. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in the city, which is home to many people who live alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, New Albin had a median family income of $36,667.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in New Albin favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $700. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

New Albin Housing

New Albin has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 89% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing stock in New Albin might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for Iowa. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in New Albin the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In New Albin, 86% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyNew Albin Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%New Albin Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 15%New Albin Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of New Albin, IA

Comparing New Albin 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
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Senior Citizens86
Well-Paid Single Men88
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women65
Age of the Population54
Female Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better63
Median Family Income41
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times74
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Housing Recently Built22
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