As you look up and down the Willamette Valley at places to call home, pause when you get to real estate in Albany, Oregon. The city, which began life as a Victorian river town, is full of character, vitality, and history. As prosperous now as it was 150 years ago, Albany's economy today is based as much on educational, health, and social services as it is on manufacturing. It's definitely well worth considering as a place to call home!

With a population of about 43,000, real estate in Albany, Oregon straddles the Willamette River about 20 miles south of the state capital of Salem. It sits in the very heart of the wine country and is near many of the region's famous covered bridges. Notable among local wineries are Springhill Cellars, right there in Albany, and Willamette Valley Vineyards in Turner. Among the nearby covered bridges are Harris Bridge at Marys River and Irish Bend.

Real Estate in Albany, Oregon FAQ

Albany encompasses not quite 16 square miles in Linn County, immediately northwest of Corvallis, which is home to Oregon State University. The majority of the population, almost 90 percent at the last census, is Caucasian. The predominant reported ancestries are German, English, and Irish. The approximate 6 percent Hispanic population is significantly higher than the statewide average.

Median house value at the last census was $132,000. Interestingly, and against the statistical odds, this price is also--albeit at the lower end--of what you might find in a search for three-bedroom single-family homes in Oregon. That range effectively begins with $120,000 and tops out at $250,000. Real estate in Albany, Oregon is renowned for its historic architectural diversity. Maybe you'll be fortunate enough to find one of those gems on the market. If so, congratulations!