Ever wondered what it would be like to live in a place where the Ohio River creates a soothing backdrop to daily life, where historic architecture tells stories of bygone eras, and where your housing costs might leave enough in your bank account for actual living?
New Albany, Indiana sits like a hidden treasure along the Ohio River, quietly offering one of the most livable small-city experiences in the Midwest without the financial strain that comes with trendier zip codes.
I discovered New Albany during an aimless Sunday drive when I was supposed to be doing something productive, and it felt like stumbling upon a secret that nobody was supposed to tell the big coastal cities about.
This riverside community sits directly across from Louisville, Kentucky, creating a perfect scenario where small-town charm and affordability exist just minutes from big-city amenities…