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Albany, WI

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Population
1,089
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
808 ft
Median Home Value
$173,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$859/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$72,649
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Albany

Set along the winding banks of the Sugar River in Green County, Albany offers an easygoing, small-town pace with plenty of classic Wisconsin charm. Downtown sits right along Highway 59, where local businesses, schools, and neighborhood gatherings cluster near the water. First settled in the 1830s as Campbell’s Ford, the village grew around early water mills and local family farms, keeping that grounded, neighborly feel through the generations.

North Water Street in Albany, Wisconsin

The river has always shaped daily life here, even fueling a quirky freshwater pearl rush in the 1890s that earned Albany the nickname "Pearl of the Sugar River." These days, the water draws people outdoors for relaxed weekends of kayaking, tubing, and fishing. With the scenic Sugar River State Trail passing right through town and community events like Riverfest bringing everyone together, Albany is an inviting spot for anyone looking for a quiet, active lifestyle by the water.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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