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Albert Lea, MN Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Vivian Davis

Albert Lea vs Cleveland -which is better?

Random thought, The median home value here is around $150,400, which is actually reasonable. Household incomes average around $62,522 in Albert Lea. Poverty rate is 6.3%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $845/month for a decent place. Median household income is $62,522, which feels about average f...

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Gabriel C.

Moving from Houston to Albert Lea next month

We have two kids and The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $62,522, which feels about average for the area. Poverty rate is 6.3%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's ...

2 replies 0 upvotes moving
Harper Kim

How is Albert Lea for outdoor activities?

Been meaning to ask this. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Let me know your thoughts. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-depend...

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Vivian Davis

Albert Lea job market vs San Diego

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Average temperature is around 45--F, so ex

2 replies 7 upvotes jobs
Gabriel C.

Best industries in Albert Lea right now

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 6.3%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Has anyone dealt with this? The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Owen T.

Career opportunities in Albert Lea, MN

My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $845 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a real sen...

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Violet Brooks

How are the schools in Albert Lea?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a college student here and Median household income is $62,522, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $845/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Thoughts? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's...

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Owen T.

Best and worst neighborhoods in Albert Lea

Curious what people think. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during ru...

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Leonardo Nguyen

Is it worth buying in Albert Lea?

Curious what people think. Household incomes average around $62,522 in Albert Lea.

3 replies 5 upvotes housing
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