Cost of Living in Albertville, MN

Population 8,066 · Minnesota · Data vintage 2023

106
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Albertville sits on the smaller end of the Minnesota city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 0.0% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, Albertville is about 25 miles northwest of Minneapolis, the nearest large metro. Housing prices track closely with Minneapolis' $346,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 107
Rent 105

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Albertville

The median home value in Albertville is $326,400 — 7% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,385/month, 5% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $126,307/year is 69% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.0%, below the national average of 4.8%. Minnesota's top state income tax rate is 9.8% and the combined sales tax is 7.4%. Overall, Albertville has a cost of living index of 106 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 6% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$326,400
7% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$115,449
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,385/mo
5% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.6x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.1%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$702
1 BR
$784
2 BR
$937
3 BR
$1,307
4 BR
$1,537
Owner-occupied 88.1%
Renter-occupied 11.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,385
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,999/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
32.8 min
21% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.1%
Carpooled
7.1%
Public transit
0.1%
Walked
0.8%
Work from home
15.9%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 9.8%
Total Sales Tax 7.4%
State rate 6.9%
Avg local rate 0.6%
Property Tax 1.1%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$126,307
69% above avg
Per Capita Income
$50,341
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
100% below avg
Poverty Rate
0.6%
Labor Force Participation
85.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 27.4%
Graduate degree 13.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.4
Male median age 39.5
Female median age 34.9

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 49 — Good
52.4%
Good air days/yr
186
Max AQI recorded
236
PM2.5 days
113
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

96%
4-Year Graduation Rate
22:1
Student-teacher ratio
9
Public schools
6,557
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Albertville, MN?

Albertville has a cost index of 106 (100 = national average). It is 6% above the national average.

What is average rent in Albertville, MN?

The median gross rent in Albertville is $1,385 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Albertville?

The median home value in Albertville is $326,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Albertville?

The median household income in Albertville is $126,307 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Albertville, MN?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Albertville is 7.4%. The Minnesota state income tax top rate is 9.8%.

Is Albertville, MN affordable?

Albertville is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 106 (100 = US average).

Albertville at a Glance

Population
8,066
Median Income
$126,307
Home Value
$326,400
Median Rent
$1,385/mo
Unemployment
0.0%
Sales Tax
7.4%
View all cities in Minnesota →
🗺️ County data for Minnesota

Explore county-level cost of living data

Similar Cost Cities

Cities in other states with comparable housing costs