Albert Lea, MN

Living in Albert Lea

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Bikeability 48
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Walkability 40
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Commute 94
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Public Transit 24
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 85
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Airports 34
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Hospitals 90
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Colleges 64
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Schools 41
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Residents

18k Population -315 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
61% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over13%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black1%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate34%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty
19  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office20%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$97k Median Home Value -$500 (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$573 Median Monthly Rent +$142 (2010–19)
62% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier24%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas82%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Albert Lea

United States45
Minnesota28
Freeborn County11

Property Crime in Albert Lea

United States48
Minnesota45
Freeborn County37

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump52%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 14 1 9
Feb 19 1 7
Mar 31 2 7
Apr 46 3 3
May 58 4 0
Jun 68 5 0
Jul 72 5 0
Aug 69 5 0
Sep 61 3 0
Oct 48 2 0
Nov 33 2 5
Dec 19 1 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Albert Lea

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding19
Tornado15
Blizzard7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Albert Lea, MN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Albert Lea, MN

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St Casimir's School
19 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Albert Lea, MN

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Waldorf University
30 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Albert Lea, MN

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Owatonna Hospital
32 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Albert Lea, MN

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