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Albert Lea, MN Real Estate


According to census data in the year 2000 there were 8,142 housing units in Albert Lea. This represents a 2.7% growth from 7,930 in 1990.

Of those housing units, 7,995 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 147 were located in what is classified as a rural area.

Homeownership rate in Albert Lea is about 72.9%. Albert Lea's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 4.3%. Average household size is 2.28 people.

The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Albert Lea were built after 1956.

Statistics

Housing Size

Housing Units by Size
Studio Type2%
One Bedroom16.30%
Two Bedrooms28.70%
Three Bedrooms39.40%
Four Bedrooms12%
Five Bedrooms or more1.50%
As % of Housing Units
           

Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.41
Median year structure was built1955
Median Value of occupied units$69,700
Median Price asked for vacant units$92,800

Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size1.95
Median year structure was built1963
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units$329

Owners Finance Status

Housing Finance
Second Mortgage & Equity Loan0.20%
Second Mortgage4.10%
Home Equity Loan10.10%
Simple Mortgage44.30%
Debt Free41.30%
As % of Housing Units
         
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs15.3%