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About Albion
The Town of Albion (about 2,000 residents) is a rural town in northeastern Oswego County, anchored by the hamlet of Altmar — the town seat on the Salmon River. Housing is farmhouses, river-area cottages, and rural parcels.
Home prices in Albion
Home prices in Albion vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Albion
- Altmar hamlet — town seat on the Salmon River (see hamlet profile).
- Salmon River Fish Hatchery (Altmar) — DEC facility with visitor viewing.
- Salmon River — world-class salmon and steelhead fishing.
- Salmon River Falls (nearby, Orwell) — 110-foot waterfall.
- Town forests and snowmobile trails.
- Altmar's river access points and angler parking areas.
Commuting from Albion
- Approximate drive to downtown Syracuse: ~40 minutes (about 28 miles via NY-13).
- Car-dependent; no public transit (approximate).
Schools in Albion
Public schools: Altmar-Parish-Williamstown 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?
Home prices in Albion vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Albion, NY?
Approximate drive to downtown Syracuse: ~40 minutes (about 28 miles via NY-13). - Which school district serves Albion, NY?
Albion is served by Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Town government
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.