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Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Little Falls, Minnesota.

About Little Falls, MN

Little Falls is the county seat of Morrison County and is in the center of Minnesota. It is 97 miles north of downtown Minneapolis on Highway 10. The population is 9,140 (2020 U.S. Census).

Historically, the town is one of the oldest European settlements in the area. It was established in 1848 at the falls located on the Mississippi River and got its name from the waterfalls.

This town is best known for being the childhood home of the famous aviator Charles Lindbergh. He grew up on a 110-acre farm on the Mississippi River banks. Lindbergh became famous for flying the first non-stop, solo, cross-Atlantic flight in May 1927.

The 436-acre Charles A. Lindbergh State Park, named after the aviator’s father, is located right across from the Lindberg home, now a museum. At the museum, there is a replica of the cockpit of Lindberg’s plane that he used to fly across the Atlantic.

The town is also the site of the Little Falls Dam, a hydroelectric power station that provides sustainable, low-cost electricity for the area.

What to do in Little Falls, MN

Little Falls is a lovely river town that is a favorite spot for tourists to visit in the summer.

• Shopping: The town’s shopping mall is Schaefer’s Shopping Center. Vintage women’s clothing and slightly worn items can be found at BrandUsed.
• Destination: People come from all over to visit the Minnesota Fishing Museum and Hall of Fame to see exhibits about the greatest fish ever caught. Another popular place for a visit is the Charles A. Lindbergh State Park. This 569-acre park was once the Lindbergh family farm on the outskirts of town. The family’s restored 1906 farmhouse and two other farm buildings are featured in the park.
• Features: The Mississippi River runs right through the center of the town.

Working in Little Falls, MN

The local economy depends on tourism, retail, manufacturing, and health care.The unemployment rate is 7.1%, which is higher than the national average of 6.0%. The median household income is $41,876 annually. The predicted job growth rate over the next ten years is 24.7%, compared to the national average growth rate of 33.5%. The average commute time is 21 minutes.

The industries offering the most employment are health care (11.8%), education (11.6%), transportation (9.0%), hospitality (5.5%), building construction (5.4%), public administration (5.2%), and professional, scientific, and technical services (4.4%).

Little Falls, MN Neighborhoods

This city has two nice neighborhoods. Many of the houses are on big lots with well-maintained, mature landscaping.

• City Center: This is the area for those who want to live in the center of the town. The median home price in this area is $188,429, less than half of the median home price in America at $423,600. Most homes are owner-occupied. Residential construction happened mostly between 1970 and 1999 in this neighborhood. However, some houses date back to before 1940. You will find three- and four-bedroom single-family homes mixed with apartment buildings. The average rent is $1,102, with a vacancy rate of 6.2%, so some places are usually available to rent.
• Little Falls West: The median home price is $163,322, which is even less expensive than the City Center area. The average rent is $945, with a vacancy rate of 6.7%. Rents are lower than those found in 88.1% of other parts of the state. There are usually a few places to rent most times of the year. This neighborhood is popular with families just starting with their first home. Buying a home with a small down payment is possible with a USDA loan.

Little Falls, MN School District

The public school district is the Little Falls Community Schools (ISD 482). The district spends around $14,478 each year for each student. The student-to-teacher ratio is about 18 to one.

There is one private school in the area. It is Mary of Lourdes School (5th to 8th grade).

For higher education, no colleges and universities exist in this town. There are 56 colleges and universities within 100 miles. The nearest ones are Central Lakes College in Brainerd (26 miles from Little Falls), Saint Johns University in Collegeville (28 miles from Little Falls), and College of Saint Benedict in Saint Joseph (29 miles from Little Falls)

Moving to Little Falls, MN

This information will help you learn more about the town and get all the utilities turned on if you move to the area.

The City of Little Falls offers water and sewer service, garbage pickup, and recycling. Minnesota Power provides electricity. CenterPoint provides natural gas. TV, telephone, and Internet connections are provided by many companies, including CenturyLink and Spectrum.

The City of Little Falls Street and Parks Division of Public Works Department manages the 166 acres of public parks and keeps them clean.

The city government consists of an elected mayor and seven elected members serving on the city council.

Little Falls, MN Housing

The median home price in this area is $225,000, trending up by 18.5% year-over-year. The moderate home prices, which are 35% below the national average, help control the cost of living in this area. The cost of living is 6% lower than other communities in the state and 3% lower than the national average. Housing costs much less in this area, but health care and groceries cost much more than the national average.