Composite profile
Overall score
56/100
Use the Albi profile to compare affordability, air quality, energy, and resilience alongside Toulouse, Montpellier, and Bordeaux.
Overall56/100
Affordability58/100
Air quality74/100
Energy54/100
France / Western Europe
Albi, France City Intelligence
Albi is the prefecture of the Tarn department with a UNESCO-listed episcopal city and brick cathedral. Albi is a western europe city of about ~100K metro in France. On the composite city-intelligence score, Albi sits at an early stage relative to the indexed set (56/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~100K metro
Image credit: Image: Didier Descouens / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Overall city intelligence
Constrained56/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Albi data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 58/100 | Albi's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 74/100 | Albi's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 54/100 | Albi's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 55/100 | Albi's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 55/100 | Albi's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 54/100 | Albi's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 54/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety78/100
Low crime80/100
Personal safety80/100
Night safety76/100
Road safety75/100
Albi is estimated to be a generally safe city (78/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life83/100
Healthcare85/100
Education83/100
Green space100/100
Cleanliness86/100
Infrastructure83/100
Mobility65/100
Albi has a very high quality-of-life estimate (83/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness83/100
Education83/100
Green space100/100
Overall safety78/100
Albi scores very high for family living (83/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability70/100
Walkability79/100
Cycling55/100
Infrastructure83/100
Albi is high for remote workers (70/100), based on connectivity, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability79/100
Healthcare85/100
Cleanliness86/100
Outdoor lifestyle69/100
Albi is high for retirement (79/100), appealing for healthcare access, a comfortable climate and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Albi
Local public safety guidance for Albi, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| European emergency | 11224/7 | 112 reaches police, fire, and ambulance dispatch across the European Union from any phone, free of charge. |
| Police | 1724/7 | — |
| Medical (SAMU) | 1524/7 | — |
| Fire (Sapeurs-pompiers) | 1824/7 | — |
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Albi, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the France emergency profile.
Public safety sources
Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.
- European Commission: 112 — The European emergency number
Used as the primary attribution for the EU-wide 112 universal emergency number on European country profiles.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Albi
Healthcare context for Albi, with national-level information from France where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Albi, see the France healthcare profile.
Healthcare sources
Each entry above is attributed to an official government, public health, or recognised health-system publisher. Confirm current information directly with these sources.
- Government of France: Ministère de la Santé et de la Prévention
Used as the primary attribution for French public-health context.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Albi
Local mobility context for Albi, with national-level context from France where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Albi, see the France transport profile.
Transport sources
Each entry above is attributed to an official transport authority, national operator, airport publisher, or government source. Confirm current information directly with these publishers.
- Government of France: Ministère de la Transition écologique
Used as the primary federal attribution for French national transport context.
- Société nationale des chemins de fer français: SNCF
Used as the primary attribution for French national rail operator information.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Albi. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Albi
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Albi will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Albi air-quality module
- Browse the clean-air city collection
Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Albi drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Albi
Is Albi worth visiting?
Yes — excellent quality of life (83/100), with nearby nature such as Grands Causses Regional Natural Park, Haut-Languedoc Regional Natural Park.
Is Albi good for families?
Excellent (83/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Albi affordable?
Around average cost; about €1,660/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Albi?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Albi's main industries?
Mainly tourism, hospitality, manufacturing.
What is the climate in Albi?
An oceanic climate, averaging about 15.1°C.
Does Albi have universities?
Higher education is strong (66/100).
What is healthcare like in Albi?
Healthcare access is strong (69/100).
Is Albi good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (72/100).
What nature is near Albi?
Within ~170 km: Grands Causses Regional Natural Park, Haut-Languedoc Regional Natural Park.
Explore Albi modules
City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.
Cost of Living in Albi
Albi's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Albi
Albi's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Albi
Albi's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Albi
Albi's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Albi
Albi's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Albi
Albi's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Albi
Cost of living estimates for Albi — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Albi
Climate profile for Albi — Oceanic climate, annual average 15.1°C, comfort score 76/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Albi
Economy and jobs profile for Albi — tourism economy, economy score 73/100, key industries including tourism, hospitality, manufacturing. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Albi
Education profile for Albi — regional education center, education score 64/100, 4 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Albi
Healthcare and retirement profile for Albi — healthcare access city, healthcare score 69/100, retirement score 72/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Visual guide to Albi
Source-attributed visual context for Albi using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.
Weekend trip planning guide for Albi
Weekend trip planning checklist for Albi — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.
Nearby weekend places from Albi
Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.
Estimate a monthly budget for Albi
Estimate a monthly budget for Albi using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Albi
Plan a trip budget for Albi using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Albi
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Albi. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Toulouse, France
Same region · about 67 km from Albi. Explore Toulouse's city intelligence profile.
Carcassonne, France
Same region · about 81 km from Albi. Explore Carcassonne's city intelligence profile.
Narbonne, France
Same region · about 108 km from Albi. Explore Narbonne's city intelligence profile.
Beziers, France
Same region · about 108 km from Albi. Explore Beziers's city intelligence profile.
Montpellier, France
Mountain cluster · about 143 km from Albi. Explore Montpellier's city intelligence profile.
Perpignan, France
Same corridor · about 150 km from Albi. Explore Perpignan's city intelligence profile.
Nîmes, France
Mountain cluster · about 178 km from Albi. Explore Nîmes's city intelligence profile.
Tarbes, France
Same region · about 184 km from Albi. Explore Tarbes's city intelligence profile.
Avignon, France
Same corridor · about 213 km from Albi. Explore Avignon's city intelligence profile.
Pau, France
Same corridor · about 214 km from Albi. Explore Pau's city intelligence profile.
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Themed collections
Theme-first discovery collections that include Albi — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.
European Mountain Escapes
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France Hiking Areas
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Albi FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Albi, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Albi
Is Albi worth visiting?
Albi has a very high quality-of-life estimate (83/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Grands Causses Regional Natural Park, Haut-Languedoc Regional Natural Park and Cévennes National Park within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Albi?
Albi has a very high quality-of-life estimate (83/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 83/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Albi?
A single resident of Albi spends roughly €1,660 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near €881. Overall the city is around average cost for France. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Albi?
Plan for around-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Albi is high for remote workers (70/100), based on connectivity, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Albi?
Albi's labour market is strong, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, technology and manufacturing. Albi has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in tourism, hospitality and manufacturing.
Is Albi good for digital nomads and remote work?
Albi offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 78/100.
What are the education options in Albi?
Albi is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Social Sciences, Economics and Medicine.
Is Albi a good place to study?
Albi offers a moderate student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, strong quality of life and good connectivity.
What is healthcare like in Albi?
Albi has solid baseline healthcare access, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 69/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Albi a good place to retire?
Albi offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 72/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Albi?
Albi has an oceanic climate, averaging about 15.1°C annually with roughly 781 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jun.
Is Albi a safe place to live?
Albi is estimated to be a generally safe city (78/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
How easy is it to get around Albi?
Albi indexes a walkability score of 79 and a cycling score of 55 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Albi?
Nature destinations within about 170 km of Albi include Grands Causses Regional Natural Park, Haut-Languedoc Regional Natural Park and Cévennes National Park. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.
Is Albi good for families?
Albi scores very high for family living (83/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Albi?
Albi rates 69/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 100/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Grands Causses Regional Natural Park, Haut-Languedoc Regional Natural Park and Cévennes National Park supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.
Interpretation
Use the Albi profile to compare affordability, air quality, energy, and resilience alongside Toulouse, Montpellier, and Bordeaux. Its standout dimensions are air quality (74/100) and cost of living (58/100). The area most worth watching is climate risk (54/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the France country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Albi appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- European Environment Agency: Air Quality Status Report
Used where European city comparisons need monitored air-quality context.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.