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About Little Falls, MN

Morrison County’s seat is the city of Little Falls, located in central Minnesota. This medium-sized town has a population of 9,140, according to the 2020 U.S. census. You find this town by driving 97 miles north of Minneapolis on Highway 10.

There are waterfalls on the Mississippi River near this town. Those falls are where it got its name in 1848. This area was one of the first European immigrants visited after leaving the old country for the new settlements in America. The land was abundant if you gave no thought to the native people.

During the 1900s, the town prospered and was the childhood home of Charles Lindbergh. The Lindberg family had a 110-acre farm near the town on the Mississippi River banks. As a young man, Lindbergh became famous for being the first person to fly non-stop across the Atlantic in 1927.

The aviator's father, Charles A. Lindbergh, was also well-known. There is a state park named after the father. On the park grounds is the nicely-restored Lindbergh family home that is a museum. It displays a replica of the plane that Lindbergh used to fly across the ocean.

The Little Falls Dam is near the town. This hydroelectric power station provides low-cost electricity for the entire area.

What to do in Little Falls, MN

Summertime in Little Falls is a favorite time for tourists.

• Shopping: Schaefer’s Shopping Center is the only shopping mall. There are interesting boutique stores such as BrandUsed for women’s fashion clothing.
• Destination: The Minnesota Fishing Museum and Hall of Fame have exhibits about the greatest fish ever caught. The Charles A. Lindbergh State Park covers 569 acres that once was the Lindbergh family farm. It has the family’s restored 1906 farmhouse and two other 1920s farm buildings.
• Features: The Mississippi River is the nicest natural feature. It runs through the center of the town.

Working in Little Falls, MN

The local economy depends on tourism, manufacturing, health care services, and retail.The unemployment rate is high at 7.1%. This figure is higher than the American average of 6.0%. Households earn about $41,876 each year. The predicted job growth rate over the next decade is a terrible 24.7%, compared to the American average growth rate expected to be 33.5%. Commuting to work will take about 21 minutes on average.

The industries offering the greatest number of jobs are health care (11.8%), educational services (11.6%), transportation equipment (9.0%), restaurants/hotels (5.5%), construction (5.4%), public administrative support (5.2%), and professional, scientific, and technical companies (4.4%).

Little Falls, MN Neighborhoods

There are only two neighborhoods in this city, both of which are nice.

• City Center: If you want to live downtown, you will find nice places to buy or rent in this area. An average home sells for only $188,429, less than one-half of the average American home that sells for $423,600. Some houses were built before 1940, but many were built between 1970 and 1999. Most people own their homes. There are some apartment buildings mixed in with single-family homes. The average rent is $1,102 per month. The vacancy rate is 6.2%, so you have to hunt a bit to find a nice place to rent.
• Little Falls West: The average home costs $163,322, which is even more affordable when compared to the City Center area. The average rent in this neighborhood is $945, and the vacancy rate is 6.7%. Looking around during most of the year, you can usually find a place to rent. This neighborhood is affordable for young people who are first-time home buyers. Buying with little or no down payment is possible if they qualify for a rural USDA loan.

Little Falls, MN School District

Little Falls Community Schools (ISD 482) is the public school district. The district invests $14,478 per student per year. There are 18 students for each teacher.

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

Unfortunately, this town has no universities or colleges. However, there are 56 colleges and universities within a range of 100 miles. The nearest ones are 26 to 29 miles from this town. They are Brainerd’s Central Lakes College, Saint Johns University in Collegeville, and Saint Joseph’s College of Saint Benedict.

Moving to Little Falls, MN

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

The city’s Street and Parks Division of the Public Works department maintains 166 acres of public parks and all the streets. It also operates municipal utilities.

The local government includes a mayor and seven elected city council members.

Little Falls, MN Housing

You can buy a home in this area for the median price of $225,000. Real estate prices are trending up by 18.5% each year. The modest home prices are 35% below the American average. The lower housing costs help keep the cost of living in this area attractive. You will pay more for health care, food, and other services in this area, but living costs are reasonable. The cost of living is 6% lower than other Minnesotan cities and 3% lower than the American average.