Albert Lea, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
18,379 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,522 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$150,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$521 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$684 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Freeborn County
1
Albert Lea Urban Area
1
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Freeborn County
3
Albert Lea Urban Area
3
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 14
Feb 1 7 19
Mar 2 6 31
Apr 3 3 46
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 4 33
Dec 1 11 18

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 52% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (53%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MN State Senate District 23, MN State House District 23A, MN
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Schools

Hawthorne Elementary
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
Lakeview Elementary
<1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Albert Lea Senior High
2 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Riverland Community College
18 miles, E • 1.9 star
Waldorf University
30 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Purdue University Global-Mason City
35 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Owatonna Hospital
32 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center
36 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Rochester International Airport
46 miles, E • 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
90 miles, S • 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
106 miles, E • 1 star
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