Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 35,260 ↑ 0.2% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $71,117 5% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $266,900 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
| Median Age | 43.2 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 27.5% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 93 transactions |
| Active Listings | 174 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 357 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Mar 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $12,400 |
| Recent Sales | 84 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 212 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 28.19 acres |
| Active Listings | 67 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 4.33 | $111,415 | $25,731 | 24628 NE Rock Lake Rd | Rochert |
| Mar 2026New | 4.22 | $108,584 | $25,731 | 24612 NE Rock Lake Rd | Rochert |
| Feb 2026 | 2.50 | $58,103 | $23,241 | TRACT Carlson Dr #A | Rochert |
| Feb 2026 | 60.00 | $321,300 | $5,355 | 360 Avenue | Frazee |
| Jan 2026 | 139.56 | $400,000 | $2,866 | 13956AC 360th Ave | Frazee |
| Jan 2026 | 142.75 | $650,000 | $4,553 | Basswood Lake Rd | Ponsford |
| Jan 2026 | 160.00 | $400,000 | $2,500 | Basswood Lake Rd | Ponsford |
| Jan 2026 | 50.23 | $600,000 | $11,945 | E Big Cormorant Rd | Audubon |
| Jan 2026 | 35.31 | $110,000 | $3,115 | 370th St | Ogema |
| Dec 2025 | 1.11 | $200,000 | $180,180 | 13436 Pearl Lake Dr | Detroit Lakes |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 14.06 | $90,000 | $6,401 | 46567 County Highway 26 | Detroit Lakes |
| Dec 2025 | 1.00 | $95,000 | $95,000 | 14 Branch Creek Rd | Detroit Lakes |
| Dec 2025 | 4.30 | $196,000 | $45,581 | 24594 NE Rock Lake Rd | Rochert |
| Dec 2025 | 3.49 | $70,000 | $20,057 | LOT 8 NE Rock Lake Rd | Rochert |
| Nov 2025 | 101.67 | $508,350 | $5,000 | 48561 County Highway 36 | Frazee |
| Nov 2025 | 4.50 | $33,000 | $7,333 | Tbd County Highway 39 | Ponsford |
| Nov 2025 | 120.00 | $775,000 | $6,458 | Buffalo Run | Callaway |
| Oct 2025 | 14.57 | $140,000 | $9,609 | 48100 110th St | Menahga |
| Oct 2025 | 5.00 | $92,000 | $18,400 | County Hwy #1 | Lake Park |
| Oct 2025 | 2.52 | $65,000 | $25,794 | LOT 7 E Rock Lake Rd | Rochert |
| Oct 2025 | 2.50 | $133,000 | $53,200 | E Height Of Land Dr | Detroit Lakes |
| Sep 2025 | 134.65 | $275,000 | $2,042 | Co #26 | Ponsford |
| Sep 2025 | 2.51 | $65,000 | $25,896 | 17145 Townline Cir | Pelican Rapids |
| Sep 2025 | 2.51 | $65,000 | $25,896 | 17135 Townline Cir | Pelican Rapids |
| Sep 2025 | 8.00 | $235,000 | $29,375 | 25469 County Highway 39 | Osage |
| Sep 2025 | 7.45 | $70,000 | $9,396 | County Highway 39 | Frazee |
| Sep 2025 | 5.98 | $69,500 | $11,622 | 320th Ave | Frazee |
| Sep 2025 | 22.00 | $165,000 | $7,500 | 29505 County Highway 37 | Ponsford |
| Sep 2025 | 20.20 | $120,000 | $5,941 | 37105 E Brietbach Rd | Park Rapids |
| Sep 2025 | 1.10 | $81,500 | $74,091 | 20965 Clarks Grove Rd | Detroit Lakes |
| Sep 2025 | 1.00 | $261,000 | $261,000 | 25570 E Island Lake Rd | Detroit Lakes |
| Sep 2025 | 2.13 | $190,000 | $89,202 | LOT 1 County Highway 4 | Lake Park |
| Sep 2025 | 3.50 | $133,000 | $38,000 | 17228 Boyer Lake Rd | Lake Park |
| Aug 2025 | 1.62 | $175,000 | $108,025 | 29860 S Sugarbush Rd | Ogema |
| Aug 2025 | 48.09 | $349,900 | $7,276 | 305th Ave | Detroit Lakes |
| Aug 2025 | 1.20 | $25,000 | $20,833 | McKinley Ave | Osage |
| Aug 2025 | 40.00 | $160,000 | $4,000 | Breitbach Rd | Park Rapids |
| Aug 2025 | 2.60 | $40,000 | $15,385 | Southshores Cir | Lake Park |
| Aug 2025 | 20.00 | $97,500 | $4,875 | 32000 County Highway 37 | Ponsford |
| Aug 2025 | 5.16 | $135,000 | $26,163 | 15637 E Little Cormorant Rd | Audubon |
| Jul 2025 | 8.05 | $45,000 | $5,590 | 23546 Warbler Way | Detroit Lakes |
| Jul 2025 | 5.00 | $62,000 | $12,400 | Wilderness Bay Dr | Park Rapids |
| Jul 2025 | 40.00 | $192,500 | $4,812 | Mary Yellowhead Rd | Ogema |
| Jul 2025 | 2.50 | $127,400 | $50,960 | 181st St | Menahga |
| Jul 2025 | 41.50 | $130,000 | $3,133 | Tbd County Road 136 | Menahga |
| Jul 2025 | 5.65 | $125,000 | $22,124 | County Highway 21 | Detroit Lakes |
| Jul 2025 | 1.68 | $135,000 | $80,357 | 1845 Nodaway Dr | Detroit Lakes |
| Jul 2025 | 1.40 | $125,000 | $89,286 | Nodaway Dr | Detroit Lakes |
| Jul 2025 | 1.76 | $135,000 | $76,705 | LOT SW Height Of Land Dr #D | Rochert |
| Jun 2025 | 28.77 | $35,000 | $1,217 | 22966 County Highway 21 | Detroit Lakes |
| Jun 2025 | 76.00 | $150,000 | $1,974 | TRACT Brietbach Rd #F | Park Rapids |
| Jun 2025 | 10.00 | $62,000 | $6,200 | County Road 141 | Detroit Lakes |
| Jun 2025 | 11.50 | $170,000 | $14,783 | 26440 County Highway 39 | Osage |
| Jun 2025 | 3.50 | $56,000 | $16,000 | 21 W Toad Lake Dr | Osage |
| Jun 2025 | 1.77 | $70,000 | $39,548 | TRACT Pearl Lake Dr #A | Detroit Lakes |
| Jun 2025 | 1.42 | $66,000 | $46,479 | TRACT Pearl Lake Dr #B | Detroit Lakes |
| Jun 2025 | 1.42 | $64,000 | $45,070 | TRACT Pearl Lake Dr #C | Detroit Lakes |
| Jun 2025 | 2.51 | $72,000 | $28,685 | Evergreen Terrace Rd | Lake Park |
| Jun 2025 | 20.06 | $190,000 | $9,472 | TRACT Brietbach Rd #D | Park Rapids |
| Jun 2025 | 20.50 | $190,000 | $9,268 | TRACT Brietbach Rd #C | Park Rapids |
| Jun 2025 | 1.18 | $190,000 | $161,017 | LOT 2 County Highway 4 | Lake Park |
| Jun 2025 | 21.25 | $191,000 | $8,988 | Tower Rd | Detroit Lakes |
| Jun 2025 | 40.00 | $140,000 | $3,500 | County Highway 40 | Menahga |
| Jun 2025 | 20.00 | $101,497 | $5,075 | 25964 County Highway 37 | Detroit Lakes |
| Jun 2025 | 20.00 | $62,257 | $3,113 | 25950 County Highway 37 | Detroit Lakes |
| Jun 2025 | 14.64 | $61,245 | $4,183 | County Highway 37 | Detroit Lakes |
| Jun 2025 | 4.10 | $75,000 | $18,293 | LOT 1 Saylers Beach Rd | Lake Park |
| May 2025 | 45.00 | $180,000 | $4,000 | 14002 590th Ave | Menahga |
| May 2025 | 160.00 | $700,000 | $4,375 | 539th Ave | Menahga |
| May 2025 | 30.00 | $152,000 | $5,067 | 36675 County Road 150 | Frazee |
| May 2025 | 2.65 | $52,000 | $19,623 | 12536 Carow Cir | Frazee |
| May 2025 | 62.30 | $199,360 | $3,200 | 17001 230th St | Park Rapids |
| May 2025 | 1.41 | $125,000 | $88,652 | Lakeview Ln | Audubon |
| May 2025 | 62.77 | $307,500 | $4,899 | Tbd Co Highway 26 | Detroit Lakes |
| Apr 2025 | 3.20 | $139,900 | $43,719 | 20163 Brush Lake Ln | Park Rapids |
| Apr 2025 | 13.00 | $94,000 | $7,231 | 37059 County Road 120 | Frazee |
| Apr 2025 | 152.69 | $757,587 | $4,962 | State Highway 87 | Frazee |
| Apr 2025 | 170.00 | $440,000 | $2,588 | County Highway 40 | Menahga |
| Apr 2025 | 2.26 | $120,000 | $53,097 | LOT 4 NE Rock Lake Rd | Rochert |
| Apr 2025 | 1.37 | $180,000 | $131,387 | 20992 Carr Rd | Rochert |
| Apr 2025 | 2.80 | $65,000 | $23,214 | LOT 2 Saylers Beach Rd | Lake Park |
| Apr 2025 | 40.00 | $150,000 | $3,750 | 140th St | Menahga |
| Mar 2025 | 4.30 | $160,000 | $37,209 | LOT 3 NE Rock Lake Rd | Rochert |
| Mar 2025 | 5.00 | $40,000 | $8,000 | County Highway 31 | Frazee |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Feb 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $42,000 |
| Recent Sales | 9 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 92 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.64 acres |
| Active Listings | 107 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 0.46 | $32,500 | 125 Partridge St | Audubon |
| Feb 2026 | 0.46 | $32,500 | 121 Partridge St | Audubon |
| Jan 2026 | 0.58 | $38,500 | 102 Pheasant St | Audubon |
| Jan 2026 | 0.60 | $42,000 | 315 County Highway 11 | Audubon |
| Dec 2025 | 0.85 | $335,000 | 330th Ave | Rochert |
| Dec 2025 | 0.68 | $79,000 | S Ridge Rd | Detroit Lakes |
| Oct 2025 | 0.23 | $154,000 | 14347 Grandview Ln | Lake Park |
| Sep 2025 | 0.98 | $31,000 | 117 Hawley St | Lake Park |
| Sep 2025 | 0.92 | $75,000 | 23 Branch Creek Rd | Detroit Lakes |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 35,260 |
| Population (2020) | 35,183 |
| Population Growth | 0.22% |
| Median Household Income | $71,117 |
| Median Home Value | $266,900 |
| Total Housing Units | 19,869 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5,465 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 27.5% |
| Median Age | 43.2 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 4,594 (13.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
Market Overview
Becker County, Minnesota has a population of 35,260, which has grown 0.22% since 2020. The median household income is $71,117, below the national median of $74,580 by 4.6%. The housing vacancy rate of 27.5% suggests soft market conditions. As part of Minnesota, Becker County benefits from the state's growing interest in vacant land investment. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $14,783 per acre, with properties averaging 30.80 acres. There are currently 174 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Becker County, Minnesota?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Becker County has a population of 35,260. The county has grown 0.22% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Becker County?
The median household income in Becker County is $71,117, which is 4.6% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Becker County growing or shrinking?
Becker County is growing. The population has increased 0.22% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Becker County?
The median home value in Becker County is $266,900. The housing vacancy rate is 27.5%, which suggests soft market conditions. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, reflecting the local economic conditions. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $14,783 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $52,500.
Does Reelvest buy land in Becker County, Minnesota?
Yes! Reelvest Properties buys vacant land throughout Minnesota, including Becker County. We make cash offers within 24-48 hours, close in 14-30 days, and pay all closing costs. Get your free cash offer today.
Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.