Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 28,582 ↑ 0.5% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $54,328 27% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $133,500 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% |
| Median Age | 43.8 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 15.7% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 189 transactions |
| Active Listings | 145 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 191 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $12,857 |
| Recent Sales | 182 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 189 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 21.45 acres |
| Active Listings | 123 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 3.80 | $24,000 | $6,316 | 41207 2108 Brook Ln SW | Pillager |
| Mar 2026New | 3.80 | $24,000 | $6,316 | 41207-2108 Brook Ln SW | Pillager |
| Mar 2026New | 5.00 | $55,000 | $11,000 | 22nd St SW | Pine River |
| Mar 2026New | 2.84 | $107,500 | $37,852 | Tbd3 Winter Creek Ct | Nisswa |
| Mar 2026New | 2.71 | $140,000 | $51,565 | Tbd5 Winter Creek Ct | Nisswa |
| Feb 2026 | 1423.86 | $5,200,000 | $3,652 | 6608 148th St NW | Cass Lake |
| Feb 2026 | 20.00 | $110,000 | $5,500 | 12th St SW Parcel 8 | Backus |
| Feb 2026 | 2.50 | $30,000 | $12,000 | LOT 7 26th Ave SW | Backus |
| Feb 2026 | 6.31 | $50,000 | $7,924 | Tbd Lower Ten Mile Lake Rd NW | Hackensack |
| Feb 2026 | 2.33 | $41,000 | $17,597 | 1707 Hassman Hill Rd SW #C | Pine River |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 5.15 | $169,900 | $32,990 | 3910 Interlachen Dr NW | Hackensack |
| Feb 2026 | 6.00 | $165,000 | $27,500 | 77 Tbd County Rd | Nisswa |
| Feb 2026 | 1.25 | $31,250 | $25,000 | Steamboat Loop NW | Walker |
| Feb 2026 | 1.25 | $31,250 | $25,000 | Tbd Steamboat Loop | Walker |
| Jan 2026 | 40.00 | $240,000 | $6,000 | PARCEL 2 52nd St SW | Pequot Lakes |
| Jan 2026 | 2.90 | $54,000 | $18,621 | TRACT County Road 7 NE #A | Longville |
| Jan 2026 | 1.00 | $40,000 | $40,000 | LOT 18 Natures Trl | Federal Dam |
| Jan 2026 | 2.16 | $175,000 | $81,019 | 3241 Boreal Ln NW | Hackensack |
| Jan 2026 | 40.00 | $120,000 | $3,000 | Tbd Lacy Ln | Pequot Lakes |
| Jan 2026 | 13.59 | $75,000 | $5,519 | 36th St NW | Akeley |
| Dec 2025 | 2.36 | $60,000 | $25,424 | Xx9 Smiley Way | Pequot Lakes |
| Dec 2025 | 2.58 | $57,500 | $22,287 | Xxx10 My Abbys Way Ln SW | Pequot Lakes |
| Dec 2025 | 4.46 | $70,000 | $15,695 | TRACT Richfield Rd SW #A | Pillager |
| Dec 2025 | 19.91 | $120,000 | $6,027 | 56th St SW | Staples |
| Dec 2025 | 78.00 | $336,000 | $4,308 | 7235 120th St SW | Motley |
| Dec 2025 | 3.80 | $27,000 | $7,105 | Eagle Claw Dr NE | Remer |
| Dec 2025 | 10.04 | $95,000 | $9,462 | 371 Ste | Walker |
| Dec 2025 | 1.28 | $43,000 | $33,594 | 3911 Division St W | Backus |
| Dec 2025 | 2.50 | $175,000 | $70,000 | Gull Ln SW | Nisswa |
| Dec 2025 | 9.93 | $95,000 | $9,567 | Hay Creek Rd SW | Pine River |
| Dec 2025 | 3.80 | $46,000 | $12,105 | LOT 9 Bear Path NE | Longville |
| Dec 2025 | 7.02 | $63,500 | $9,046 | TRACT State Highway 84 SW #D | Pine River |
| Dec 2025 | 1.59 | $199,000 | $125,157 | LOT 39 Royal Lytham Ct | Brainerd |
| Dec 2025 | 20.10 | $115,000 | $5,721 | PARCEL 1 State Highway 87 SW | Backus |
| Dec 2025 | 7.93 | $100,000 | $12,610 | Cedar Crest Loop NW | Walker |
| Dec 2025 | 11.00 | $26,750 | $2,432 | L1b2 Dorado Dr | Pillager |
| Dec 2025 | 17.56 | $81,000 | $4,613 | PARCEL 9 Spring Rd SW | Pillager |
| Dec 2025 | 10.15 | $44,000 | $4,335 | 54th Ave SW | Pine River |
| Dec 2025 | 15.60 | $99,900 | $6,404 | County Road 7 Rd NE | Remer |
| Dec 2025 | 3.98 | $181,000 | $45,477 | 2 Tbd Christmas Point Rd | Walker |
| Nov 2025 | 1.67 | $77,500 | $46,407 | 3275 Boreal Ln NW | Hackensack |
| Nov 2025 | 6.20 | $38,000 | $6,129 | State 87 SW | Backus |
| Nov 2025 | 39.88 | $139,900 | $3,508 | 13229 68th Ave NW | Cass Lake |
| Nov 2025 | 2.36 | $60,000 | $25,424 | Xx3 Smiley Way | Pequot Lakes |
| Nov 2025 | 51.42 | $164,000 | $3,189 | Oak Point Rd NW | Cass Lake |
| Nov 2025 | 2.50 | $67,000 | $26,800 | 1544 Willard Lake Rd NW | Backus |
| Nov 2025 | 10.16 | $80,000 | $7,874 | 30th Ave SW | Pine River |
| Nov 2025 | 40.12 | $200,000 | $4,985 | 37th Ave SW | Pequot Lakes |
| Nov 2025 | 1.06 | $15,500 | $14,623 | N Golf View Dr S | Pine River |
| Nov 2025 | 1.00 | $36,500 | $36,500 | 3 Eagle Dr NW | Walker |
| Nov 2025 | 1.69 | $550,000 | $325,444 | LOT 2 Norway Pine Rd | Brainerd |
| Nov 2025 | 20.25 | $99,900 | $4,933 | Timber Wolf Trl SW | Backus |
| Oct 2025 | 1.60 | $88,000 | $55,000 | 4211 Crow Wing Cir SW | Pillager |
| Oct 2025 | 5.88 | $55,000 | $9,354 | N Bass Lake Dr NE | Remer |
| Oct 2025 | 3.69 | $120,000 | $32,520 | 6851 State 200 NW | Laporte |
| Oct 2025 | 1.20 | $31,500 | $26,250 | Grouse Loop NW | Walker |
| Oct 2025 | 20.04 | $70,000 | $3,493 | 69th Ave SW | Motley |
| Oct 2025 | 4.59 | $28,000 | $6,100 | Highway 84 | Pine River |
| Oct 2025 | 12.20 | $105,000 | $8,607 | Siskin Trl NW | Hackensack |
| Oct 2025 | 19.00 | $315,000 | $16,579 | 18/ACR E County Road 18 SW | Brainerd |
| Oct 2025 | 15.80 | $212,500 | $13,449 | Evergreen Dr NW | Hackensack |
| Oct 2025 | 15.80 | $212,500 | $13,449 | Tbd Evergreen Dr NW | Hackensack |
| Oct 2025 | 40.19 | $165,000 | $4,105 | 48th St SW | Pine River |
| Oct 2025 | 1.26 | $57,000 | $45,238 | Ja Bird Loop NE | Longville |
| Oct 2025 | 2.95 | $60,000 | $20,339 | Xxx19 My Abbys Way Ln SW | Pequot Lakes |
| Oct 2025 | 1.08 | $72,500 | $67,130 | 8372 Forest Acres Ct NW | Walker |
| Oct 2025 | 80.67 | $335,000 | $4,153 | 4233 56th Ave SW | Pine River |
| Oct 2025 | 3.00 | $35,300 | $11,767 | W Five Point Lake Rd NW | Hackensack |
| Sep 2025 | 1.60 | $239,000 | $149,375 | TRACT 3 Lake May Dr NW | Akeley |
| Sep 2025 | 70.00 | $260,000 | $3,714 | 57th Ave SW | Pillager |
| Sep 2025 | 3.20 | $26,000 | $8,125 | Tbd1 Aurora Dr | Walker |
| Sep 2025 | 5.00 | $40,000 | $8,000 | 16th St SW | Backus |
| Sep 2025 | 1.60 | $18,500 | $11,562 | N Golf View Dr S | Pine River |
| Sep 2025 | 39.90 | $59,000 | $1,479 | State 64 SW | Staples |
| Sep 2025 | 1.11 | $180,000 | $162,162 | Pine Mountain Lake Rd NW | Backus |
| Sep 2025 | 79.72 | $155,000 | $1,944 | 13598 County Road 8 NE | Bena |
| Sep 2025 | 29.54 | $22,000 | $745 | 63rd Ave NW | Cass Lake |
| Sep 2025 | 19.92 | $20,000 | $1,004 | 62nd Ave NW | Cass Lake |
| Sep 2025 | 1.80 | $46,000 | $25,556 | 1 Eagle Dr NW | Walker |
| Sep 2025 | 2.30 | $229,000 | $99,565 | TRACT 4 Lake May Dr NW | Akeley |
| Sep 2025 | 6.96 | $62,900 | $9,037 | 112 Th St | Pillager |
| Sep 2025 | 78.87 | $209,900 | $2,661 | Tbd 60th St SW | Staples |
| Sep 2025 | 1.43 | $15,000 | $10,490 | N Golf View Dr S | Pine River |
| Sep 2025 | 2.66 | $140,000 | $52,632 | LOT 4 Hidden Lake Rd | Nisswa |
| Sep 2025 | 3.80 | $110,000 | $28,947 | 3240 Bear Track Ln NE | Longville |
| Sep 2025 | 3.03 | $61,000 | $20,132 | 12301 Alliance Way SW | Brainerd |
| Sep 2025 | 2.36 | $115,000 | $48,729 | Tbd2 Winter Creek Ct | Nisswa |
| Aug 2025 | 1.00 | $45,000 | $45,000 | 1170 Natures Trl | Federal Dam |
| Aug 2025 | 1.00 | $40,000 | $40,000 | LOT 12 Natures Trl | Federal Dam |
| Aug 2025 | 39.55 | $138,425 | $3,500 | 44th Ave SW | Pine River |
| Aug 2025 | 2.21 | $140,000 | $63,348 | Ski Gull Ln SW | Nisswa |
| Aug 2025 | 2.23 | $49,000 | $21,973 | 1707 Hassman Hill Rd SW #A | Pine River |
| Aug 2025 | 1.00 | $320,000 | $320,000 | 15th Ave NW | Backus |
| Aug 2025 | 20.00 | $45,000 | $2,250 | Fs 3100 Rd NE | Longville |
| Aug 2025 | 4.13 | $192,000 | $46,489 | 1 Tbd Christmas Point Rd | Walker |
| Aug 2025 | 1.69 | $205,000 | $121,302 | 1293 Shadywood Shores Dr NW | Pine River |
| Aug 2025 | 10.77 | $165,000 | $15,320 | State 84 Hwy | Longville |
| Aug 2025 | 1.50 | $199,000 | $132,667 | LOT 17 Sunset Hill Rd NE | Outing |
| Aug 2025 | 15.50 | $89,900 | $5,800 | 4248 Pillager Creek Dr SW | Pillager |
| Aug 2025 | 6.60 | $38,000 | $5,758 | County Road 52 NE | Remer |
| Aug 2025 | 1.01 | $135,000 | $133,663 | Pine Mountain Lake Rd NW | Backus |
| Aug 2025 | 40.51 | $190,000 | $4,690 | 40th Ave SW | Pine River |
| Aug 2025 | 1.00 | $40,000 | $40,000 | LOT 20 Natures Way | Federal Dam |
| Aug 2025 | 20.16 | $105,000 | $5,208 | 10548 92nd Ave SW | Motley |
| Aug 2025 | 120.00 | $335,000 | $2,792 | 12707 57th Ave SW | Motley |
| Aug 2025 | 5.30 | $50,000 | $9,434 | PARCEL Ticonderoga Trl #D | Hackensack |
| Aug 2025 | 2.72 | $115,000 | $42,279 | W Riverside Trl SW | Staples |
| Jul 2025 | 7.56 | $290,000 | $38,360 | 10651-10681 Pinewood Dr SW | Nisswa |
| Jul 2025 | 2.50 | $60,000 | $24,000 | TRACT Little Pine Rd SW #D | Brainerd |
| Jul 2025 | 2.00 | $25,000 | $12,500 | Lake View Ln NE | Longville |
| Jul 2025 | 10.00 | $95,000 | $9,500 | County Road 1 | Pequot Lakes |
| Jul 2025 | 3.96 | $176,000 | $44,444 | State Highway 371 | Backus |
| Jul 2025 | 2.36 | $47,000 | $19,915 | Hassman Hill Rd SW Tract F | Pine River |
| Jul 2025 | 49.00 | $62,500 | $1,276 | Headquarters Dr NE | Longville |
| Jul 2025 | 1.66 | $210,000 | $126,506 | 10551 Oak Point Rd NW | Cass Lake |
| Jul 2025 | 7.01 | $129,000 | $18,402 | 2081 16th Ave SW | Pine River |
| Jul 2025 | 8.60 | $52,000 | $6,047 | 100th St NW | Laporte |
| Jul 2025 | 39.90 | $125,900 | $3,155 | 40th Ave SW | Pine River |
| Jul 2025 | 4.20 | $325,000 | $77,381 | LOT 11 Forestview Dr NW | Walker |
| Jul 2025 | 2.51 | $19,900 | $7,928 | Brook Ln SW | Pillager |
| Jul 2025 | 60.00 | $475,000 | $7,917 | 64 State Hwy SW | Motley |
| Jul 2025 | 1.80 | $187,300 | $104,056 | 2020 Nelson Lake Rd SW | Pillager |
| Jul 2025 | 20.00 | $100,000 | $5,000 | Tbd 32nd Ave SW | Backus |
| Jul 2025 | 4.99 | $264,900 | $53,086 | 1343 Indian Point Trl NW | Pine River |
| Jul 2025 | 5.00 | $79,900 | $15,980 | 5371 County Road 71 NW | Hackensack |
| Jul 2025 | 3.50 | $39,400 | $11,257 | Tbd2 Aurora Dr | Walker |
| Jul 2025 | 1.34 | $75,000 | $55,970 | County Road 118 Rd NW | Backus |
| Jul 2025 | 20.09 | $110,000 | $5,475 | PARCEL 12 32nd Ave SW | Backus |
| Jun 2025 | 1.50 | $315,000 | $210,000 | Lake Washburn Rd NE | Outing |
| Jun 2025 | 2.50 | $90,000 | $36,000 | Whitstrom Rd | Nisswa |
| Jun 2025 | 59.30 | $210,000 | $3,541 | 48th Ave | Pine River |
| Jun 2025 | 25.00 | $92,000 | $3,680 | Tbd County Road 7 | Longville |
| Jun 2025 | 39.06 | $149,000 | $3,815 | 2045 County Road 47 NE | Longville |
| Jun 2025 | 4.74 | $55,000 | $11,603 | TRACT One Lake Breeze Ln | Longville |
| Jun 2025 | 1.23 | $32,500 | $26,423 | 215 York St | Pine River |
| Jun 2025 | 4.28 | $62,900 | $14,696 | McKeown Lake Rd NW | Hackensack |
| Jun 2025 | 7.10 | $60,000 | $8,451 | Tbd Island View Rd NE | Longville |
| Jun 2025 | 7.50 | $245,000 | $32,667 | 2485 Wilderness Dr SW | Pillager |
| Jun 2025 | 2.40 | $600,000 | $250,000 | LOT 11 Judys Way | Nisswa |
| Jun 2025 | 3.20 | $45,000 | $14,062 | LOT 19 Bear Path NE | Longville |
| Jun 2025 | 11.62 | $60,000 | $5,164 | State Highway 84 NW | Pine River |
| Jun 2025 | 2.63 | $52,500 | $19,962 | Tbdx Arbor Ln SW | Pillager |
| Jun 2025 | 2.69 | $52,500 | $19,517 | Tbd Arbor Ln SW | Pillager |
| Jun 2025 | 1.00 | $40,000 | $40,000 | LOT 19 Natures Trl | Federal Dam |
| Jun 2025 | 3.00 | $45,000 | $15,000 | 6690 108th St NW | Laporte |
| Jun 2025 | 4.30 | $110,000 | $25,581 | 2320 Prairie View Ct SW | Pequot Lakes |
| Jun 2025 | 1.10 | $165,000 | $150,000 | 5292 Butternut Ct NW | Hackensack |
| Jun 2025 | 88.00 | $228,800 | $2,600 | Xx 108th St SW | Motley |
| Jun 2025 | 12.50 | $105,000 | $8,400 | 2XX S Lake Lawrence Rd NE | Outing |
| Jun 2025 | 4.35 | $150,000 | $34,483 | PARCEL Lake Breeze Ln #C | Longville |
| Jun 2025 | 3.92 | $185,000 | $47,194 | Lower Larson Ln NW | Hackensack |
| Jun 2025 | 2.98 | $61,000 | $20,470 | 5 Lincoln Dr SW #1 | Pillager |
| May 2025 | 134.50 | $340,000 | $2,528 | Xx 61st Ave SW | Motley |
| May 2025 | 13.55 | $55,000 | $4,059 | 36th St NW | Akeley |
| May 2025 | 79.61 | $175,000 | $2,198 | 83rd Ave SW | Verndale |
| May 2025 | 19.47 | $139,900 | $7,185 | 6840 45th Ave SW | Pequot Lakes |
| May 2025 | 1.00 | $55,000 | $55,000 | 5133 Sherwood Dr SW | Motley |
| May 2025 | 15.32 | $177,700 | $11,599 | State Highway 371 NW | Hackensack |
| May 2025 | 4.57 | $38,900 | $8,512 | 0 Woodcock Trl NE | Remer |
| May 2025 | 3.06 | $47,000 | $15,359 | 5281 Robin Hood Ln SW | Motley |
| May 2025 | 2.60 | $30,000 | $11,538 | LOT 5 26th Ave SW | Backus |
| May 2025 | 1.10 | $23,000 | $20,909 | L5b2 Dorado Dr | Pillager |
| May 2025 | 3.30 | $22,450 | $6,803 | 12540 Brook Ln SW | Pillager |
| May 2025 | 10.00 | $72,500 | $7,250 | 1409 32nd St SW | Pine River |
| May 2025 | 2.40 | $25,000 | $10,417 | LOT 14 Oak Crest Ct SW | Backus |
| May 2025 | 4.10 | $45,000 | $10,976 | 43rd Ave NW | Walker |
| May 2025 | 20.00 | $115,000 | $5,750 | Tbd 32nd Ave SW | Backus |
| May 2025 | 2.60 | $37,000 | $14,231 | Bear Path NE | Longville |
| May 2025 | 1.34 | $75,000 | $55,970 | County Road 118 Rd NW | Backus |
| May 2025 | 3.20 | $119,900 | $37,469 | 31XX County Road 55 NE | Remer |
| May 2025 | 1.90 | $10,000 | $5,263 | Meadow Lake Rd SW | Motley |
| May 2025 | 2.10 | $155,000 | $73,810 | L4 B S #1 | Outing |
| May 2025 | 19.53 | $97,500 | $4,992 | Tbd County 47 NE | Longville |
| Apr 2025 | 1.50 | $107,500 | $71,667 | 3298 Duck Point Dr NW | Cass Lake |
| Apr 2025 | 6.50 | $60,000 | $9,231 | 290 S Lake Lawrence Rd NE | Outing |
| Apr 2025 | 16.30 | $80,000 | $4,908 | 12966 Mud Lake Rd NE | Deer River |
| Apr 2025 | 3.50 | $45,000 | $12,857 | Forbes Ln | Longville |
| Apr 2025 | 1.55 | $107,000 | $69,032 | Gull Ln SW | Nisswa |
| Apr 2025 | 2.20 | $100,000 | $45,455 | 7625 Sixth Lake Rd NW | Akeley |
| Apr 2025 | 2.80 | $100,000 | $35,714 | 7611 Sixth Lake Rd NW | Akeley |
| Apr 2025 | 81.21 | $275,000 | $3,386 | 88 88th St SW | Motley |
| Apr 2025 | 10.08 | $85,000 | $8,433 | 1476 18th St SW | Pine River |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $210,000 |
| Recent Sales | 7 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 98 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.59 acres |
| Active Listings | 22 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 0.92 | $14,500 | Eastgate Rd SW | Motley |
| Jan 2026 | 0.44 | $575,000 | Green Hill Rd | Brainerd |
| Dec 2025 | 0.94 | $285,000 | N Eagle Rd NE | Longville |
| Dec 2025 | 0.06 | $42,000 | 1101 W Big Portage Lake Dr NW | Backus |
| Oct 2025 | 0.56 | $229,365 | 13964 Hardy Lake Rd SW | Pillager |
| Oct 2025 | 0.85 | $210,000 | 1306 Green Gables Rd | Brainerd |
| Sep 2025 | 0.33 | $125,000 | 7285 W Leavitt Rd NE | Outing |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 30,688 |
| Population (2020) | 30,066 |
| Population Growth | 2.07% |
| Median Household Income | $64,937 |
| Median Home Value | $262,300 |
| Total Housing Units | 24,294 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 11,526 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 47.4% |
| Median Age | 49.7 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 4,084 (13.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% |
Market Overview
Cass County, Minnesota has a population of 30,688, which has grown 2.07% since 2020. The median household income is $64,937, below the national median of $74,580 by 12.9%. The housing vacancy rate of 47.4% suggests soft market conditions. The county's location in Minnesota makes it accessible for investors and developers seeking rural land. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $12,734 per acre, with properties averaging 21.50 acres. There are currently 145 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Cass County, Minnesota?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Cass County has a population of 30,688. The county has grown 2.07% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Cass County?
The median household income in Cass County is $64,937, which is 12.9% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Cass County growing or shrinking?
Cass County is growing. The population has increased 2.07% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Cass County?
The median home value in Cass County is $262,300. The housing vacancy rate is 47.4%, which suggests soft market conditions. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, reflecting the local economic conditions. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $12,734 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $88,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Cass County, Minnesota?
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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.