The Town FilesAlbertville, Minnesota
City in Wright County · population 7,896 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $343,700
- Household income
- $132,734
- Jan low / Jul high
- 4° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 36 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 37.3
Albertville is a city of 7,896 people in Wright County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $343,700, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks more upscale than 91% of Minnesota towns, better for families than 88% of Minnesota towns, better for young professionals than 85% of Minnesota towns.
How Albertville 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 Albertville is worth $343,700, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $132,734, which is more affordable than 82% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,348 a month. 88.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Albertville | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $343,700 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,348 | $991 |
| Median household income | $132,734 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 88.2% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1999 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Albertville
| People | Albertville | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.3 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.4% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 26.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.7% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.1% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 3.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.0% | — |
| Work from home | 20.5% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 32.4 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.3% | 90.2% |
Weather in Albertville
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 3.5°F. About 32.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 35.7 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 163 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Albertville since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 19, 1951 about 8.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 11 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 14, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 109 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on July 13, 2024.
Severe weather in Wright County since 1996
Wright County has been included in 17 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 21, 2014 | Flood | DR-4182: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| May 10, 2011 | Flood | DR-1982: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 19, 2010 | Flood | EM-3310: Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Wright County
Wright County had 48,758 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,999 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Albertville itself the ACS puts it at 0.2%.
Public schools in Albertville
6 public schools with 5,993 students, about 19.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST. MICHAEL-ALBERTVILLE SENIOR HIGH | 9-12 | 2,223 | 20.4 |
| St. Michael-Albertville Middle West | 5-8 | 1,066 | 21.8 |
| ST. MICHAEL-ALBERTVILLE MIDDLE EAST | 5-8 | 950 | 20.7 |
| BIG WOODS ELEMENTARY | 1-4 | 648 | 17.5 |
| FIELDSTONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 1-4 | 603 | 15.9 |
| ALBERTVILLE PRIMARY | PK-K | 503 | 15.2 |
Towns near Albertville
- Otsego, MN2.8 mi · 19,966 people · home $396,700
- St. Michael, MN2.9 mi · 18,235 people · home $390,100
- Hanover, MN5.4 mi · 3,548 people · home $447,900
- Rogers, MN5.7 mi · 13,295 people · home $459,700
- Monticello, MN7.2 mi · 14,455 people · home $323,700
- Big Lake, MN7.7 mi · 7,924 people · home $404,900
- Elk River, MN8.1 mi · 25,835 people · home $370,100
- Big Lake, MN8.3 mi · 11,686 people · home $330,200
Albertville questions
Is Albertville, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Albertville scores better for retirees than 17% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 14%. 8.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.3).
How much does a house cost in Albertville?
The median owner-occupied home in Albertville is valued at $343,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $132,734, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $1,348 a month.
What is the weather like in Albertville?
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 3.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.9 inches of precipitation a year and 35.7 inches of snow.
Does Albertville get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Albertville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 19, 1951. 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)