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Albert Lea, MN

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Population
18,217
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,248 ft
Median Home Value
$157,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$857/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$64,603
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in MinnesotaPopulation rankingHighest population places in MinnesotaNearest larger communityMankato, Minnesota47 miles away · 46,529 residents.

About Albert Lea

Albert Lea is a city and the county seat of Freeborn County, situated in southern Minnesota near the Iowa border. Positioned at the junction of Interstates 35 and 90, the city of approximately 18,300 lies on the scenic shores of Fountain Lake and Albert Lea Lake. The community is home to Riverland Community College and provides easy access to outdoor recreation at the nearby Myre-Big Island State Park.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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