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Moving to Albion, NY
$182,400Median listing price
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About Albion
Albion (town) wraps around its namesake village in central Orleans County, pairing canal-side village density with open farmland, orchards, and scattered historic farmsteads. Housing is a mix of in-village colonials, Victorians, and canal-era sandstone homes plus rural ranches and farm properties outside the village line.
Home prices in Albion
The median listing price in Albion is $182,400.
Top places in Albion
- Erie Canal and canal towpath through the village
- Courthouse Square and the Orleans County Courthouse (county seat)
- Mount Albion Cemetery — historic canal-era burial ground
- Main Street historic district shops and dining
- Canal-era Medina sandstone architecture
- Lake Ontario shoreline (short drive north)
- Orleans County fairgrounds and 4-H fair
Commuting from Albion
- Approximate drive to downtown Rochester: ~40–45 minutes (about 33 miles via NY-104; Rome2Rio cites 43–44 minutes, read September 24, 2026).
Schools in Albion
Public schools: Albion Central School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Albion FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Albion, NY?
The median listing price in Albion is $182,400. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Albion, NY?
Approximate drive to downtown Rochester: ~40–45 minutes (about 33 miles via NY-104; Rome2Rio cites 43–44 minutes, read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Albion, NY?
Albion is served by Albion Central School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.