The Town FilesAlberta, Minnesota
Township in Benton County · population 829 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $329,200
- Household income
- $89,583
- Jan low / Jul high
- 0° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 49 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 42.2
Alberta is a township of 829 people in Benton County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $329,200, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks better transit than 87% of Minnesota towns, better for families than 76% of Minnesota towns, easier by car than 76% of Minnesota towns.
How Alberta ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Alberta is worth $329,200, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $89,583, which is more affordable than 34% of Minnesota towns. 97.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Alberta | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $329,200 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | — | $991 |
| Median household income | $89,583 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 97.9% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.0% | — |
Who lives in Alberta
| People | Alberta | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.2 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.6% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.6% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.6% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 2.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 25.6 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.3% | 90.2% |
Weather in Alberta
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows -0.2°F. About 30.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 49.1 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 180 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Alberta since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 16, 1992 about 7.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 24, 2014.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 41 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on July 1, 2011.
Severe weather in Benton County since 1996
Benton County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| July 25, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4131: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3242: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 16, 2001 | Flood | DR-1370: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Benton County
Benton County had 17,384 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,955 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Alberta itself the ACS puts it at 0.5%.
Towns near Alberta
- Morrill, MN5.8 mi · 708 people · home $278,700
- Graham, MN5.9 mi · 587 people · home $365,400
- Gilmanton, MN6.0 mi · 849 people · home $399,000
- Granite Ledge, MN6.4 mi · 756 people · home $302,700
- Foley, MN8.3 mi · 2,711 people · home $203,800
- Maywood, MN8.5 mi · 976 people · home $350,600
- Mayhew Lake, MN8.7 mi · 865 people · home $400,000
- Buckman, MN9.4 mi · 725 people · home $389,000
Alberta questions
Is Alberta, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Alberta scores better for retirees than 14% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 47%. 13.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.2).
How much does a house cost in Alberta?
The median owner-occupied home in Alberta is valued at $329,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $89,583, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Alberta?
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows -0.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 30.1 inches of precipitation a year and 49.1 inches of snow.
Does Alberta get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Alberta since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 16, 1992. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)