Mendocino & Sonoma Coast, CA relocation guide
Moving to Albion, CA
$578,100Median home value
Mendocino CountyArea
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About Albion
Albion is a tiny coastal hamlet in Mendocino County, California, where the Albion River meets the Pacific. About 250 residents live among redwoods and headlands, with a historic general store and the landmark Albion River Inn. It's a foggy, dramatic stretch of the Mendocino coast, popular with kayakers, abalone divers, and travelers on Highway 1.
Home prices in Albion
The median home value in Albion is $578,100.
Top places in Albion
- Albion River — kayaking and the historic Albion River Bridge.
- Navarro Beach — driftwood-strewn beach at the river mouth, about 5 minutes south.
- Van Damme State Park — Fern Canyon-like pygmy forest and beach, about 10 minutes north.
- Mendocino village — galleries and headlands about 15 minutes north.
Commuting from Albion
- The nearest commercial airport is Santa Rosa (STS), about 2 hours southeast.
- Mendocino is about 15 minutes north via Highway 1; Fort Bragg about 25 minutes.
- No transit; Highway 1 is the only route.
Albion FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Albion, CA?
The median home value in Albion is $578,100. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Albion, CA?
The nearest commercial airport is Santa Rosa (STS), about 2 hours southeast.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.