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Albany, Oregon · ZIP 97321

Albany — ZIP 97321

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Albany (97321) scores 73/100 — Good for Albany. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $516K.

73OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share9%
Property crime share91%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index65/100
Avg math proficiency40%
Avg reading proficiency53%
Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index46/100
Typical home value$516K
Median rent$1,741/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$516K

Median Rent

$1,741/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,887

Violent Crime

153

Property Crime

1,734

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Benton County, Oregon (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Oak Grove Elementary SchoolKG–05362
72%
77%
North Albany Elementary SchoolKG–05291
57%
62%
Liberty Elementary SchoolKG–05297
52%
62%
Central Elementary School03–05125
52%
47%
North Albany Middle School06–08479
29%
52%
West Albany High School09–121,297
25%
66%
Waverly Elementary SchoolKG–05204
17%
22%
Memorial Middle School06–08544
15%
33%
Takena Elementary SchoolKG–02122Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

30,996

Median Income

$99K

Homeownership

73%

Median Age

40.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 97321 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 97321 has a school score of 65/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 97321 is approximately $516K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 97321 in Albany has an overall NeighborScore of 73/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.