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Albany
  • Town in Minnesota
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Albany

#3 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Stearns County
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      A minus
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    12. Commute
      C+
    Albany is a town in Minnesota with a population of 2,769. Albany is in Stearns County. Living in Albany offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Albany there are a lot of bars. Many families and retirees live in Albany and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Albany are above average.
    Population
    2,769
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $175,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $522
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      25%
    • Own
      75%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    A minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      0
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      35.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      0
      500.1
    • Theft
      215.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      7%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      33%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in Albany

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $70,000
    National
    $69,021
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