Investor-grade market analytics for Albert Lea, Minnesota. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.
$185,329
+4.4% year-over-year
6.2%
gross annual
-6.1%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
-6.1% year-over-year
Migration: Top 42% nationally
In-migrants avg $53,199 AGI vs out-migrants $45,992
Opportunity Zone Market
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Albert Lea, MN shows steady growth at 4.4% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 2.69x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+31 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 6.24% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.
12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)
Albert Lea, MN's primary climate exposure is tornadoes (50/100). The composite climate risk score of 25/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
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