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Albert Lea, MN metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · MN · as of August 2026

Balanced

What is Albert Lea, MN metro area’s Alpha Score?

The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.

Price Momentum20%
+26.665
Inventory Health25%
+1.045
Affordability20%
-10.982
Economic Strength20%
20
Rental Yield15%
-31.350

Where is Albert Lea, MN metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Albert Lea, MN metro area is classified as Mature holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

Albert Lea, MN metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$241K▲ +34.1%
Median Days on Market55 days-6.8%
Months of Supply4.3▲ +43.3%
Homes for Sale136▲ +24.8%
Homes Sold32-15.8%
Median Price / Sq Ft$129▲ +0.9%

How has Albert Lea, MN metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 52
12-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Albert Lea, MN metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of August 2026, Albert Lea, MN metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 52 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in Albert Lea, MN metro area?

The median sale price in Albert Lea, MN metro area is $241K, having risen 34.1% over the past year.

How affordable is Albert Lea, MN metro area?

Albert Lea, MN metro area scores 82 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Albert Lea, MN metro area's Alpha Score?

Albert Lea, MN metro area's strongest dimension is Affordability (82/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (20/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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