About Albany
Albany is a small town in southern Ohio with an estimated population of 1,012.
Officially, Albany is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.35 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 750 residents per square mile.
📰 Albany News Today
- Findlay postpones meeting with New Albany officials over data center transparency concerns WTVG · Aug 13
- New Albany gets small electric grid to power new data center - NBC4 WCMH-TV NBC4 WCMH-TV · Jul 30
- House fire near New Albany caused by rags with finishing materials placed in trash 10TV · Aug 5
- Naomi Farley Athens County Independent · Jul 31
- Ohio is giving billions in tax breaks to data centers. Why do taxpayers get nothing back? Cleveland.com · Aug 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Albany Unique
- One of 16 places in the US named Albany — but the Ohio one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Albany
- Lucky's Pizza and Indoor Golf — pizza
- Ray's Harvest House
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Albany
- Merckle Ball Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Albany
- Alexander Elementary School
- Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,012
Rank in state#523 of 923
Land area1.35 sq mi
Density750/sq mi
Coordinates39.2265, -82.1947