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Albion, MI

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Delight in small-town charm and historic architecture in Calhoun County

Suburban Affordable Charming Historic Quaint College Town Close-Knit Laidback Scenic

Located midway between Kalamazoo and Ann Arbor, Albion is a vibrant small town brimming with historic charm—from its stately Victorian homes to the rows of old-fashioned buildings lined up in its downtown area. Albion’s downtown is centered on Superior Street, a brick-paved street teeming with quaint shops, numerous restaurants, various offices, and rustic appeal.

The tight-knit community in Albion comes together for a bevy of special events, including the Festival of the Forks, Cardboard Sled Race, Albion Aglow Parade, and the popular downtown farmer’s market. Albion residents also gather at the many scenic parks in town as well as the winding Kalamazoo River.

Albion is home to Albion College, which hosts a wide variety of concerts, performances, lectures, and exhibits throughout the year. Destinations like the Michigan International Speedway and Michigan’s Wine Country are within minutes of Albion. Getting around from Albion is easy with quick access to I-94.

Transportation

34

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

51

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Harrington Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

262 Students

2
out of 10

Marshall Opporrtunity High School

Public

Grades 9-12

142 Students

2
out of 10

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.