Albert Lea, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Freeborn County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
18,379 Population 1,383/sq mi density
$62,522 Median Income $37,796 per capita
$150,400 Home Value $182,805 Zillow
$845 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
214 Violent Crime/100K 1,500 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$62,522 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,400 home value, $845/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
214 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Albert Lea, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,522
17% below
$37,796 per capita
Home Value
$150,400
47% below
Zillow: $182,805
Median Rent
$845/mo
27% below
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
214/100K
44% below
1,500/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
49% below
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Albert Lea Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Albert Lea's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
83%
Home Value
53%
Rent
73%
Poverty
51%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Albert Lea a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Albert Lea residents earn a median household income of $62,522 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,796. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 832 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Albert Lea is $150,400 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,805. Median rent is $845/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Safety & Crime

Albert Lea reports 214 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,500/100K.

Education

17.3% of adults in Albert Lea hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Albert Lea has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population18,379
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density1,383/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,522
Per Capita$37,796
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$1,740M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,400
Rent$845
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$182,805
Housing Units8,567
Rent Burden28.4%

Crime

F
Violent214/100K
Property1,500/100K

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,899/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain35.8 in/yr
Elevation1,243 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute19 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Albert Lea was founded in 1855.
The median home in Albert Lea was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Owatonna Degner Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.