Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 67,113 ↑ 1.5% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $71,343 4% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $274,400 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% |
| Median Age | 45.4 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 31.8% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 178 transactions |
| Active Listings | 198 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 125 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Aug 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $14,735 |
| Recent Sales | 124 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 121 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 14.84 acres |
| Active Listings | 129 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 1.01 | $32,500 | $32,178 | Tbd Dove St | Breezy Pt |
| Mar 2026New | 1.00 | $110,000 | $110,000 | 26744 Ross Lake Rd | Aitkin |
| Mar 2026New | 2.04 | $34,000 | $16,667 | LOT 7 Meyer Lake Rd | Crosslake |
| Mar 2026New | 2.04 | $34,000 | $16,667 | LOT 8 Meyer Lake Rd | Crosslake |
| Feb 2026 | 2.98 | $42,000 | $14,094 | 26259 County Road 26 | Garrison |
| Feb 2026 | 1.21 | $34,000 | $28,099 | Whitetail St | Crosby |
| Feb 2026 | 15.10 | $72,000 | $4,768 | LOT Sandbar Ln #K | Merrifield |
| Feb 2026 | 6.47 | $40,000 | $6,182 | LOT 13 Beaver Dr | Brainerd |
| Feb 2026 | 78.80 | $415,000 | $5,266 | 0 Beaver Dam Rd | Brainerd |
| Feb 2026 | 2.51 | $45,000 | $17,928 | LOT 5 Cascade Ct | Deerwood |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 2.49 | $45,000 | $18,072 | LOT 6 Cascade Ct | Deerwood |
| Feb 2026 | 3.64 | $49,900 | $13,709 | 26944 County Road 19 | Merrifield |
| Feb 2026 | 1.73 | $160,000 | $92,486 | 22311 Shadow Point | Emily |
| Feb 2026 | 8.16 | $110,000 | $13,480 | County Road 12 | Ironton |
| Jan 2026 | 2.67 | $44,000 | $16,479 | Tail Track Dr | Deerwood |
| Jan 2026 | 2.67 | $44,000 | $16,479 | 2 Tail Track Dr | Deerwood |
| Jan 2026 | 1.76 | $280,000 | $159,091 | Deshayes Dr | Emily |
| Jan 2026 | 48.61 | $549,000 | $11,294 | 0 Business Highway 371 | Brainerd |
| Jan 2026 | 2.67 | $112,350 | $42,079 | 0 Sunset Valley Rd | Nisswa |
| Jan 2026 | 1.70 | $57,900 | $34,059 | TRACT Fawn Lake Rd #A | Crosslake |
| Jan 2026 | 3.07 | $200,000 | $65,147 | Blueberry Trl | Brainerd |
| Jan 2026 | 1.20 | $57,900 | $48,250 | TRACT Fawn Lake Rd #B | Crosslake |
| Jan 2026 | 1.33 | $150,000 | $112,782 | SE Corner Hwy #210 | Baxter |
| Jan 2026 | 2.05 | $20,000 | $9,756 | X Westward Ho St | Garrison |
| Jan 2026 | 5.09 | $65,000 | $12,770 | LOT Gunpowder Rd #C | Merrifield |
| Jan 2026 | 5.09 | $75,000 | $14,735 | TRACT Gunpowder Rd #D | Merrifield |
| Jan 2026 | 9.97 | $100,000 | $10,030 | TRACT F Fairfield Twp | Crosby |
| Dec 2025 | 10.99 | $2,675,807 | $243,477 | Edgewood Dr | Baxter |
| Dec 2025 | 7.20 | $89,900 | $12,486 | Tbd Timber Ridge Dr | Baxter |
| Dec 2025 | 50.02 | $241,000 | $4,818 | 3373 County Road 45 | Brainerd |
| Dec 2025 | 2.58 | $51,000 | $19,767 | 10583 E Shore Dr | Merrifield |
| Dec 2025 | 141.00 | $310,000 | $2,199 | 16515 Woodrow Rd | Brainerd |
| Dec 2025 | 4.45 | $60,000 | $13,483 | Tbd Loon Lake Rd | Crosby |
| Dec 2025 | 1.09 | $55,000 | $50,459 | 23092 Iron Hub Rd | Deerwood |
| Dec 2025 | 40.04 | $320,000 | $7,992 | 660 Willow St | Brainerd |
| Dec 2025 | 67.64 | $520,000 | $7,688 | 39687 Swanburg Rd | Pine River |
| Dec 2025 | 3.46 | $45,000 | $13,006 | Tbd Ruby Ln | Brainerd |
| Dec 2025 | 4.00 | $162,450 | $40,612 | 17383 Levi Ln | Crosslake |
| Dec 2025 | 117.00 | $386,000 | $3,299 | Tbd County Road 1 | Emily |
| Dec 2025 | 1.30 | $50,000 | $38,462 | L4b2 Wilderness Pkwy | Crosslake |
| Dec 2025 | 1.40 | $145,000 | $103,571 | 25749 Michelle Ln | Crosby |
| Dec 2025 | 17.97 | $135,000 | $7,513 | 4330 Brady Blvd | Brainerd |
| Dec 2025 | 4.00 | $59,999 | $15,000 | 8 S Platte Lake Dr | Garrison |
| Nov 2025 | 5.09 | $65,000 | $12,770 | Gunpowder Rd | Merrifield |
| Nov 2025 | 78.43 | $265,000 | $3,379 | 25343 Lens Rd | Emily |
| Nov 2025 | 5.54 | $67,000 | $12,094 | Ruby Ln | Brainerd |
| Nov 2025 | 3.96 | $22,000 | $5,556 | Ash Ct | Garrison |
| Nov 2025 | 10.96 | $158,500 | $14,462 | Taylor Rd | Deerwood |
| Nov 2025 | 2.81 | $54,900 | $19,537 | 35604 Bonnie Lakes Rd | Crosslake |
| Nov 2025 | 17.97 | $187,000 | $10,406 | 4512 Brady Blvd | Brainerd |
| Nov 2025 | 20.00 | $95,000 | $4,750 | S Black Bear Rd | Ironton |
| Nov 2025 | 1.04 | $80,750 | $77,644 | LOT 7 Suffolk Cir | Pequot Lakes |
| Nov 2025 | 2.50 | $180,000 | $72,000 | State Highway 6 | Emily |
| Nov 2025 | 7.07 | $90,000 | $12,730 | 40401 Little Pine River Rd | Emily |
| Nov 2025 | 5.01 | $79,900 | $15,948 | TRACT County Road 12 #A | Ironton |
| Nov 2025 | 5.01 | $79,900 | $15,948 | TRACT County Road 12 #B | Ironton |
| Nov 2025 | 10.00 | $175,000 | $17,500 | 31455 Nagel Rd | Pequot Lakes |
| Nov 2025 | 21.38 | $154,100 | $7,208 | 19341 Hunter Dr | Brainerd |
| Nov 2025 | 17.97 | $87,500 | $4,869 | 4246 Brady Blvd | Brainerd |
| Nov 2025 | 2.26 | $58,800 | $26,018 | Mayo Lake Ln | Pequot Lakes |
| Nov 2025 | 21.79 | $190,000 | $8,720 | 8652 Cook Rd | Brainerd |
| Nov 2025 | 1.27 | $56,000 | $44,094 | 136XX Maple Ln | Deerwood |
| Nov 2025 | 40.71 | $110,000 | $2,702 | County Road 8 | Garrison |
| Nov 2025 | 17.97 | $179,900 | $10,011 | 4554 Brady Blvd | Brainerd |
| Nov 2025 | 5.59 | $225,000 | $40,250 | Outlot B Greenhow Point Rd | Brainerd |
| Nov 2025 | 4.98 | $40,000 | $8,032 | Tbd Thesing Rd | Brainerd |
| Nov 2025 | 2.54 | $87,000 | $34,252 | Backlot 5 River Trail Rd | Pequot Lakes |
| Oct 2025 | 41.80 | $375,000 | $8,971 | 27521 Partridge Ave | Aitkin |
| Oct 2025 | 2.05 | $88,000 | $42,927 | 36344 Serenity Ln | Crosslake |
| Oct 2025 | 1.00 | $18,000 | $18,000 | Tbd Belgian Dr | Breezy Pt |
| Oct 2025 | 17.97 | $139,900 | $7,785 | 4439 Julie Trl | Brainerd |
| Oct 2025 | 2.52 | $35,000 | $13,889 | LOT 5 Ruby Ln | Brainerd |
| Oct 2025 | 2.78 | $950,000 | $341,727 | 37713 Forest Lodge Rd | Crosslake |
| Oct 2025 | 17.97 | $139,900 | $7,785 | 4429 Julie Trl | Brainerd |
| Oct 2025 | 2.50 | $22,000 | $8,800 | Castlewood Ct | Pequot Lakes |
| Oct 2025 | 20.31 | $100,000 | $4,924 | Bulldozed Rd | Pine River |
| Oct 2025 | 2.52 | $80,000 | $31,746 | Deacons Way | Pequot Lakes |
| Oct 2025 | 40.00 | $160,000 | $4,000 | Tbd Miller Lake Rd | Crosby |
| Oct 2025 | 40.00 | $160,000 | $4,000 | Tbd Miller Lake Rd | Crosby |
| Oct 2025 | 40.00 | $160,000 | $4,000 | Tbd Miller Lake Rd | Crosby |
| Oct 2025 | 1.55 | $119,000 | $76,774 | Town Hall St | Brainerd |
| Oct 2025 | 14.70 | $116,000 | $7,891 | TRACT Olander Rd #D | Crosby |
| Oct 2025 | 15.06 | $110,000 | $7,304 | 17087 County Road 2 | Brainerd |
| Oct 2025 | 17.97 | $86,000 | $4,786 | 4198 Brady Blvd | Brainerd |
| Oct 2025 | 17.97 | $175,000 | $9,738 | 4532 Brady Blvd | Brainerd |
| Oct 2025 | 1.40 | $110,000 | $78,571 | County Road 43 | Pine River |
| Oct 2025 | 6.00 | $60,000 | $10,000 | County Road 11 | Crosslake |
| Oct 2025 | 40.00 | $165,000 | $4,125 | Tbd County Road 136 | Fifty Lakes |
| Oct 2025 | 1.84 | $90,000 | $48,913 | Xxx Parkview Cir | Baxter |
| Oct 2025 | 2.00 | $50,000 | $25,000 | County Road 15 | Pine River |
| Oct 2025 | 17.97 | $145,000 | $8,069 | 4421 Julie Trl | Brainerd |
| Oct 2025 | 77.66 | $340,000 | $4,378 | Wickline Ln | Crosslake |
| Oct 2025 | 61.74 | $35,000 | $567 | Outlots 1 9 County Rd #26 | Garrison |
| Oct 2025 | 24.22 | $17,578 | $726 | Govlot2 Vernon St | Garrison |
| Oct 2025 | 2.50 | $145,000 | $58,000 | 31970 Stewarts Bay Dr | Pequot Lakes |
| Oct 2025 | 1.19 | $13,000 | $10,924 | TRACT State Highway 25 #H | Brainerd |
| Sep 2025 | 3.81 | $105,000 | $27,559 | Sagamore Rd | Deerwood |
| Sep 2025 | 1.10 | $375,000 | $340,909 | 37122 Staley Ln | Crosslake |
| Sep 2025 | 4.79 | $125,000 | $26,096 | LOT 6 Roosevelt Dr | Emily |
| Sep 2025 | 2.00 | $650,000 | $325,000 | PARCEL Staley Ln #B | Crosslake |
| Sep 2025 | 5.00 | $57,000 | $11,400 | TRACT County Road 36 #A | Crosby |
| Sep 2025 | 4.70 | $145,000 | $30,851 | Lots 2 & 3 County Rd #30 | Crosby |
| Sep 2025 | 2.50 | $45,000 | $18,000 | 41174 Yellow Birch Ln | Emily |
| Sep 2025 | 2.08 | $38,000 | $18,269 | Blue Ln E | Emily |
| Sep 2025 | 1.11 | $185,000 | $166,667 | Hartley Lake Rd | Brainerd |
| Sep 2025 | 5.00 | $72,500 | $14,500 | LOT 3 Fawn Lake Rd | Crosslake |
| Sep 2025 | 5.00 | $72,500 | $14,500 | LOT 4 Fawn Lake Rd | Crosslake |
| Sep 2025 | 1.24 | $84,900 | $68,468 | LOT 8 Suffolk Cir | Pequot Lakes |
| Sep 2025 | 1.93 | $179,000 | $92,746 | 24952 County Road 4 | Nisswa |
| Sep 2025 | 10.00 | $57,000 | $5,700 | Country Way Daggett Brk | Brainerd |
| Sep 2025 | 3.25 | $150,000 | $46,154 | 19744 County Road 10 | Deerwood |
| Sep 2025 | 1.67 | $85,000 | $50,898 | Nokay Lake Ln | Brainerd |
| Sep 2025 | 7.32 | $145,000 | $19,809 | LOT 5 Roosevelt Dr | Emily |
| Sep 2025 | 2.53 | $39,900 | $15,771 | LOT 2 Cascade Ct | Deerwood |
| Aug 2025 | 120.00 | $425,000 | $3,542 | 41863 Little Pine Rd | Emily |
| Aug 2025 | 5.00 | $58,000 | $11,600 | TRACT County Road 36 #B | Crosby |
| Aug 2025 | 2.50 | $24,000 | $9,600 | Tbd Clearwater Rd | Baxter |
| Aug 2025 | 3.11 | $58,000 | $18,650 | LOT 1 River Rd | Crosby |
| Aug 2025 | 4.26 | $130,000 | $30,516 | Tbd Paris Rd | Baxter |
| Aug 2025 | 1.44 | $70,000 | $48,611 | 4 Avenue | Pequot Lakes |
| Aug 2025 | 80.00 | $320,000 | $4,000 | Xx County Rd #8 | Garrison |
| Aug 2025 | 17.97 | $175,000 | $9,738 | 4447 Julie Trl | Brainerd |
| Aug 2025 | 1.00 | $18,000 | $18,000 | Tbd Delaware Trl | Breezy Pt |
| Aug 2025 | 1.10 | $272,000 | $247,273 | 9341 Tower Ln | Garrison |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $44,900 |
| Recent Sales | 54 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 111 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.50 acres |
| Active Listings | 69 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 0.46 | $225,000 | E Cree Bay Cir | Pequot Lakes |
| Mar 2026New | 0.71 | $8,500 | 26 Westward Ho | Garrison |
| Mar 2026New | 0.69 | $37,100 | Jasperwood Marble | Baxter |
| Mar 2026New | 0.11 | $26,000 | LOT 131 Hurtig Rd | Pequot Lakes |
| Mar 2026New | 0.65 | $20,000 | 14320 Buley Ave | Brainerd |
| Feb 2026 | 0.02 | $64,000 | 15 Rock Ridge County Rd #3 | Brainerd |
| Feb 2026 | 0.02 | $64,000 | 14 Rock Ridge County Rd #3 | Brainerd |
| Feb 2026 | 0.75 | $74,900 | 21252 Evening Star Ln | Emily |
| Feb 2026 | 0.35 | $160,000 | 206 1st St NW | Crosby |
| Feb 2026 | 0.51 | $21,000 | Cedar St | Pequot Lakes |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 0.37 | $10,500 | 0 Squirrel Dr | Pequot Lakes |
| Jan 2026 | 0.97 | $575,000 | Outlot B Hwy #210 | Baxter |
| Jan 2026 | 0.46 | $12,500 | Spruce Cir | Garrison |
| Dec 2025 | 0.96 | $209,900 | 3650 Tradition Dr | Brainerd |
| Dec 2025 | 0.92 | $9,000 | LOT 3 Summer Dr | Pequot Lakes |
| Dec 2025 | 0.53 | $11,900 | County Road 138 | Garrison |
| Dec 2025 | 0.94 | $21,000 | Tbd Ranchette Dr | Pequot Lakes |
| Dec 2025 | 0.83 | $67,500 | 0 Violet Ln | Pequot Lakes |
| Nov 2025 | 0.46 | $19,000 | Clearwater Rd | Baxter |
| Nov 2025 | 0.08 | $100,000 | 30447 Plumwood Trail | Breezy Point |
| Nov 2025 | 0.49 | $59,900 | Grand Oaks Dr | Baxter |
| Nov 2025 | 0.39 | $49,000 | L4b1 Gopher Trl | Pequot Lakes |
| Nov 2025 | 0.30 | $39,000 | Tbd N Lakeview Dr | Breezy Pt |
| Nov 2025 | 0.43 | $10,250 | Tbd Hawkins Dr | Brainerd |
| Nov 2025 | 0.34 | $37,000 | L1-B1 Kimberlee Dr | Baxter |
| Nov 2025 | 0.45 | $37,000 | L1-B2 Kimberlee Dr | Baxter |
| Nov 2025 | 0.46 | $37,000 | L2-B2 Kimberlee Dr | Baxter |
| Nov 2025 | 0.59 | $37,000 | L3-B2 Kimberlee Dr | Baxter |
| Nov 2025 | 0.46 | $10,000 | Tbd Green Scene Dr | Breezy Pt |
| Nov 2025 | 0.56 | $10,000 | Tbd Flower Trl | Breezy Pt |
| Nov 2025 | 0.65 | $400,000 | 32931 Graf Rd | Breezy Point |
| Nov 2025 | 0.36 | $33,900 | L2-B1 Kimberlee Dr | Baxter |
| Oct 2025 | 0.50 | $10,000 | LOT 23 Winter Trl | Pequot Lakes |
| Oct 2025 | 0.60 | $62,800 | LOT 11 Journeys End Rd | Merrifield |
| Oct 2025 | 0.39 | $126,000 | 3142 Gopher Trl | Pine River |
| Oct 2025 | 0.93 | $275,000 | PARCEL Staley Ln #C | Crosslake |
| Oct 2025 | 0.50 | $12,000 | Cypress Ln | Garrison |
| Oct 2025 | 0.53 | $17,000 | L3 B13 Wb15 Winter Trl | Pequot Lakes |
| Oct 2025 | 0.96 | $230,000 | 12612 County Road 103 Rd | Crosslake |
| Oct 2025 | 0.55 | $260,000 | Tbd South Shore Dr | Emily |
| Oct 2025 | 0.09 | $75,000 | 30470 Barkwood Trl | Pequot Lakes |
| Oct 2025 | 0.02 | $65,000 | 11 Rock Ridge County Rd #3 | Brainerd |
| Oct 2025 | 0.47 | $120,000 | 337XX McNeal Rd | Aitkin |
| Oct 2025 | 0.39 | $32,500 | Tdb Paper Birch Dr | Baxter |
| Oct 2025 | 0.39 | $32,500 | Paper Birch Dr | Baxter |
| Sep 2025 | 0.07 | $175,000 | 30401 Cougar Pass | Pequot Lakes |
| Sep 2025 | 0.09 | $55,000 | 30547 Cougar Pass | Pequot Lakes |
| Sep 2025 | 0.59 | $45,000 | 30735 N Lakeview Dr | Pequot Lakes |
| Sep 2025 | 0.96 | $44,900 | 26627 Birch Trl | Garrison |
| Sep 2025 | 0.08 | $20,000 | 30731 Plumwood Trl | Pequot Lakes |
| Sep 2025 | 0.96 | $42,500 | L3b2 Wilderness Pkwy | Crosslake |
| Sep 2025 | 0.95 | $49,900 | L2b2 Wilderness Pkwy | Crosslake |
| Sep 2025 | 0.14 | $165,000 | E Shore Ter | Crosslake |
| Sep 2025 | 0.63 | $234,400 | LOT 1 Staley Ln | Crosslake |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 67,113 |
| Population (2020) | 66,123 |
| Population Growth | 1.5% |
| Median Household Income | $71,343 |
| Median Home Value | $274,400 |
| Total Housing Units | 42,191 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 13,413 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 31.8% |
| Median Age | 45.4 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 9,315 (13.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% |
Market Overview
Crow Wing County, Minnesota has a population of 67,113, which has grown 1.5% since 2020. The median household income is $71,343, below the national median of $74,580 by 4.3%. The housing vacancy rate of 31.8% 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 $14,618 per acre, with properties averaging 14.80 acres. There are currently 198 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Crow Wing County, Minnesota?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Crow Wing County has a population of 67,113. The county has grown 1.5% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Crow Wing County?
The median household income in Crow Wing County is $71,343, which is 4.3% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Crow Wing County growing or shrinking?
Crow Wing County is growing. The population has increased 1.5% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Crow Wing County?
The median home value in Crow Wing County is $274,400. The housing vacancy rate is 31.8%, which suggests soft market conditions. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, reflecting the local economic conditions. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $14,618 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $39,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Crow Wing 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.