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Albany, LA Housing Market

Leaning buyer's+3.3% YoY
Zillow, August 2026 · Refreshes monthlyRedfin, through March 2026 · No longer updatingFreddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 · Refreshes weekly

The typical home in Albany, LA is worth $227,429, rose 3.3% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $112,000 (through May 2026). With 3.0 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 190 days, Albany is a leaning buyer's. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $227,429 home is about $1,214/mo in principal and interest.

Key numbers for Albany, LA

Typical home value

$227,429

+3.3% in 12 months

Zillow, August 2026

Median sale price

$112,000

Last published period

Redfin, through March 2026

Days on market

190

Slow-moving

Redfin, through March 2026

30-yr fixed rate

7.03%

Freddie Mac weekly average

Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026

Median household income

$55,000

Home costs 4.1x income

U.S. Census ACS, 2023

Sale-to-list ratio

89.6%

Selling below asking

Redfin, through March 2026

Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.

Is Albany a buyer's or seller's market?

Leaning buyer's3.0 months of supply190 days on market89.6% of asking

Albany, LA is a leaning buyer's, based on 3.0 months of supply and homes selling in about 190 days. Under 4 months of supply tilts the market toward sellers: homes clear faster than they are replaced, so concessions are scarce.

Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from

What does the Albany housing market data show?

Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Albany, LA. Redfin, through March 2026

Housing market statistics for Albany, LA, Redfin through May 2026
MetricValue
Median sale price$112,000
Median list price$271,250
Median price per sq ft$158/sq ft
Median days on market190 days
Months of supply3.0 months
Sale-to-list price ratio89.6%
Homes sold (that month)1
Market conditionLeaning buyer's

How to read these numbers

Median sale price
Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Albany is frozen at May 2026.
Typical home value (ZHVI)
Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Albany is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
Months of supply
How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
Days on market
Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
Sale-to-list ratio
Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
Price per square foot
The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
Listings with a price cut
Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
Typical asking rent (ZORI)
Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.

How have Albany home prices moved?

Across the 26 months we hold for Albany, LA, the median sale price fell 13.8%, from $130,000 in May 2021 to $112,000. The live Zillow value series has rose 3.3% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 3.0 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 89.6%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.

Redfin, through March 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.

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What does it cost to buy a home in Albany?

Priced off the typical home value of $227,429 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.

Monthly principal and interest by down payment in Albany, LA
Down paymentCash at closeLoan amountMonthly P&I
20%$45,486$181,944$1,214/mo
5%$11,371$216,058$1,442/mo

Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate

What income do you need?

Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $1,214, that implies roughly $52,035 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Albany earns $55,000, about $2,965 more than that threshold — the typical local household clears the payment on a typical local home with 20% down. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 4.1x — above the historical 3x norm but in line with much of the country in 2026.

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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Albany?

Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Albany, LA, so we cannot compute a price-to-rent ratio here without borrowing a nearby market's rents and calling them local — which we will not do. The rent vs. buy calculator works with a rent figure you supply.

Is inventory rising or falling in Albany?

We hold fewer than two months of inventory readings for Albany, LA, so there is no trend to report yet.

How does Albany compare to Louisiana and the U.S.?

Albany homes sell for $112,000 — 58% below the Louisiana median of $269,000. Against the national median of $410,700, Albany runs 73% lower.

Albany, LA compared with Louisiana and the United States
MarketMedian sale priceYoYDays on market
Albany, LA$112,000not published190 days
Louisiana statewide$269,000+3.2%55 days
United States$410,700not publishednot published

City and state rows: Redfin, through March 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)

What to do next in Albany

What buyers should watch

  • Months of supply, currently 3.0. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
  • The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $228 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
  • Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $227,429 home more than a 5% price change does.
  • Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.

What sellers should know

  • The median Albany listing goes under contract in 190 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
  • Homes here close at 89.6% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
  • Your equity moved +3.3% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
  • Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Albany varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.

Homes for sale in Albany

Explore homes currently listed for sale in Albany, Louisiana across major real estate platforms.

land for sale at 45355 Durbin Road Ext Albany - $42,999
$42,999

45355 Durbin Road Ext

Albany, LA

Land1.23 acres
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land for sale at 28730 Old C C Rd Lot X8 Albany - $75,000
$75,000

28730 Old C C Rd Lot X8

Albany, LA

Land2.50 acres
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land for sale at La Highway 40-A Lot Hrn4 Lot HRN4 Albany - $80,000
$80,000

La Highway 40-A Lot Hrn4 Lot HRN4

Albany, LA

0 ba
Land3.00 acres
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land for sale at La Highway 40-A Lot Hrn3 Lot HRN3 Albany - $80,000
$80,000

La Highway 40-A Lot Hrn3 Lot HRN3

Albany, LA

0 ba
Land3.00 acres
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land for sale at La Highway 40-A Lot Rce1 Lot RCE1 Albany - $80,000
$80,000

La Highway 40-A Lot Rce1 Lot RCE1

Albany, LA

0 ba
Land3.30 acres
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land for sale at La Highway 40-B Lot Rce1 Lot RCE1 Albany - $80,000
$80,000

La Highway 40-B Lot Rce1 Lot RCE1

Albany, LA

0 ba
Land2.80 acres
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land for sale at La Highway 40-C Lot Rce1 Lot RCE1 Albany - $80,000
$80,000

La Highway 40-C Lot Rce1 Lot RCE1

Albany, LA

0 ba
Land3.00 acres
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3 bedroom mobile home for sale at 27459 Mary Kinchen Rd Albany - $159,900
$159,900

27459 Mary Kinchen Rd

Albany, LA

3 bd2 ba1,280 sqft$125/ft²
Mobile home33,541 sqft lot
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3 bedroom house for sale at 28445 Evangeline Ln Albany - $228,000
$228,000

28445 Evangeline Ln

Albany, LA

3 bd2 ba1,508 sqft$151/ft²
House6,098 sqft lot
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3 bedroom house for sale at 29774 Atlanta Dr Albany - $246,400
$246,400

29774 Atlanta Dr

Albany, LA

3 bd2 ba1,408 sqft$175/ft²
House
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3 bedroom mobile home for sale at 30625 Tamjulon Rd Albany - $250,000
$250,000

30625 Tamjulon Rd

Albany, LA

3 bd2 ba1,792 sqft$140/ft²
Mobile home21,780 sqft lot
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3 bedroom house for sale at 29801 Atlanta Dr Albany - $296,100
$296,100

29801 Atlanta Dr

Albany, LA

3 bd2 ba1,692 sqft$175/ft²
House
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Sale-to-list:89.6%

How much do homes cost in Albany by property type?

How the Albany, LA market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through March 2026

Median price, price per square foot, homes sold and days on market by property type in Albany, LA
Property typeMedian pricePrice / sq ftHomes soldDays on market
Single-family$112,000$158/sq ft1190 days

Who lives in Albany?

American Community Survey estimates for Albany. U.S. Census ACS, 2023

Population

969

Households

364

Median income

$55,000/yr

Median age

33.4 years

Owner-occupied

57.1%

Median home value

$207,100

Median gross rent

$756/mo

Mean commute

30.9 min

57.1% of occupied homes in Albany are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $207,100 against Zillow's $227,429 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions.

Which public schools serve Albany?

4 schools tracked · 2,111 students

The largest public schools serving Albany, LA by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.

Albany Middle School

Grades 5-8 · 650 students

Public

Albany High School

Grades 9-12 · 604 students

Public

Albany Lower Elementary School

Grades PK-2 · 544 students

Public

Albany Upper Elementary School

Grades 3-4 · 313 students

Public

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.

Which cities are near Albany, LA?

Ordered by distance from Albany, not by size. Compare Albany side by side with any of them.

Albany housing market FAQ

Is Albany a buyer's or seller's market?

Albany, LA is currently a leaning buyer's. That read comes from 3.0 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 190 days, and sellers getting 89.6% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).

How much do homes cost in Albany?

The typical home in Albany, LA is worth $227,429 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $112,000, about $158 per square foot.

Is Albany cheaper than the rest of Louisiana?

Albany's median sale price of $112,000 is 58% lower than the Louisiana statewide median of $269,000, and 73% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.

How long do homes take to sell in Albany?

Homes in Albany, LA spent a median of 190 days on market before going under contract, versus 55 days statewide. Over two months means buyers have time to inspect, compare and negotiate. (Redfin, through May 2026.)

What income do you need to buy a home in Albany?

At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $227,429 home is about $1,214 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $52,035 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $55,000.

Are home prices rising in Albany?

The typical home value in Albany, LA rose 3.3% over the last 12 months, from $220,168 to $227,429 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.

What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Albany?

Albany ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.

Is now a good time to buy in Albany?

That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Albany, LA is a leaning buyer's with 3.0 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.

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