Demographics
Albany is located in the heart of the Willamette Valley, and the Willamette River runs along the city. Albany is centrally located with I-5 near and Highways 20 and 34 to for east and west travel. Portland, the Cascade Mountains and the Pacific Ocean are 1 1/2 hours away. The weather is mild year round. Winters are mild. Average rainfall is 42 inches. Average temperature during winter months is 58 degrees. Summer months are mild with an average temperature of 78 degrees. Humidity is low. Rainfall occurs from November through May. Albany's population within its city limits is over 42,000 and up. Albany is 16 square miles. Linn County covers an area of 2,297 square miles. Elevation for Albany is 210 feet ***The above information was provided by the Albany Chamber of Commerce............... Total Population: ................. 42,000+ Rentals.................. Two bedroom apartment $450 - $600 month Two and three bedroom homes - $500 - $1200 per month Purchasing home Average.................... 1200 square feet three-bedroom home begins at $130,000. Taxes................ Local government is funded by property taxes. No sales tax Consolidated compressed property tax rate for the fiscal year of 1999-2000 in Linn County is $16.90/$1000 est., in Benton County, North Albany, is $16.75/$1000 est
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