Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 21,504 ↓ 0.3% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $45,136 39% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $122,300 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% |
| Median Age | 47.6 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 24.0% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 61 transactions |
| Active Listings | 127 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 489 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Mar 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $68,005 |
| Recent Sales | 57 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 192 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 17.39 acres |
| Active Listings | 89 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 3.40 | $207,920 | $61,153 | 2426 Payten Ln | Jordan |
| Jan 2026 | 2.88 | $215,000 | $74,653 | 19758 Jennady Ave | Jordan |
| Jan 2026 | 2.71 | $230,000 | $84,871 | 2394 Payten Ln | Jordan |
| Jan 2026 | 30.00 | $650,000 | $21,667 | 890 W 280th St | New Prague |
| Jan 2026 | 12.38 | $305,000 | $24,637 | 280th St E | Webster |
| Dec 2025 | 8.14 | $415,000 | $50,983 | Xxx Redwing Ave | Jordan |
| Dec 2025 | 1.72 | $150,000 | $87,209 | 201 Commerce Dr E | Belle Plaine |
| Dec 2025 | 81.12 | $925,000 | $11,403 | 260th St E | Elko New Market |
| Dec 2025 | 2.55 | $215,000 | $84,314 | 19744 Tayjules Way | Jordan |
| Dec 2025 | 3.97 | $425,000 | $107,053 | 1XX Stonebrooke Curv | Shakopee |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 14.74 | $249,900 | $16,954 | 250th St E | Elko New Market |
| Dec 2025 | 2.54 | $222,500 | $87,598 | 2193 Payten Ln | Jordan |
| Dec 2025 | 3.79 | $490,000 | $129,288 | 6167 Lake Dr | Prior Lake |
| Nov 2025 | 2.50 | $234,900 | $93,960 | 2301 Payten Ln | Jordan |
| Nov 2025 | 172.00 | $5,504,000 | $32,000 | 1400 170th St W | Shakopee |
| Nov 2025 | 3.08 | $257,500 | $83,604 | 9349 Lynn Ct | Prior Lake |
| Nov 2025 | 2.51 | $980,285 | $390,552 | 2174 Payten Ln | Jordan |
| Oct 2025 | 1.54 | $403,000 | $261,688 | 17098 Adelmann St SE | Prior Lake |
| Oct 2025 | 27.00 | $1,532,375 | $56,755 | 6305 W 190th St | Jordan |
| Oct 2025 | 81.47 | $960,000 | $11,783 | Church Ave | Belle Plaine |
| Oct 2025 | 10.00 | $205,000 | $20,500 | 25278 Meridian Ave | Belle Plaine |
| Oct 2025 | 3.11 | $255,000 | $81,994 | 21 Lynn Ct | Prior Lake |
| Oct 2025 | 109.50 | $1,400,000 | $12,785 | Raven Rd | Belle Plaine |
| Sep 2025 | 4.45 | $166,000 | $37,303 | 25585 Delmar Ave | New Prague |
| Sep 2025 | 14.81 | $550,000 | $37,137 | 190th St E | Prior Lake |
| Sep 2025 | 2.47 | $250,000 | $101,215 | Spring Ave SW | Prior Lake |
| Sep 2025 | 2.51 | $237,000 | $94,422 | 2105 Payten Ln | Jordan |
| Sep 2025 | 2.52 | $237,405 | $94,208 | 19773 Jennady Ave | Jordan |
| Sep 2025 | 2.52 | $227,905 | $90,438 | 19795 Jennady Ave | Jordan |
| Aug 2025 | 10.00 | $230,000 | $23,000 | 25132 Meridian Ave | Belle Plaine |
| Aug 2025 | 2.20 | $166,000 | $75,455 | 25813 Delmar Ave | New Prague |
| Aug 2025 | 2.20 | $155,000 | $70,455 | 25747 Delmar Ave | New Prague |
| Aug 2025 | 13.41 | $2,000,000 | $149,142 | 2036 Mystic Lake Dr S | Shakopee |
| Jul 2025 | 10.02 | $268,950 | $26,841 | Pueblo Blvd | Jordan |
| Jul 2025 | 2.50 | $275,000 | $110,000 | 9705 230th St E | Lakeville |
| Jul 2025 | 2.50 | $235,000 | $94,000 | 227XX Balsa Ave | Prior Lake |
| Jul 2025 | 2.62 | $239,900 | $91,565 | Steve Dr | Shakopee |
| Jul 2025 | 2.91 | $240,000 | $82,474 | 0 Foxfield Dr | Prior Lake |
| Jul 2025 | 55.54 | $346,732 | $6,243 | 10845 E 270th St | Elko |
| Jun 2025 | 10.62 | $325,000 | $30,603 | Xxxx 240th Street New Market Twp | Elko New Market |
| Jun 2025 | 38.86 | $800,000 | $20,587 | County Road 64 | Jordan |
| Jun 2025 | 3.38 | $214,900 | $63,580 | 17701 Mushtown Rd | Prior Lake |
| Jun 2025 | 14.08 | $455,500 | $32,351 | W 220th St | Jordan |
| Jun 2025 | 3.10 | $239,987 | $77,415 | 6945 210th St E | Prior Lake |
| Jun 2025 | 40.00 | $565,000 | $14,125 | 270th St W | New Prague |
| Jun 2025 | 29.28 | $970,000 | $33,128 | 3630 W 173rd St | Jordan |
| Jun 2025 | 2.56 | $209,900 | $81,992 | 2431 Payten Ln | Jordan |
| May 2025 | 1.10 | $120,000 | $109,091 | 539 Haralson Dr | Belle Plaine |
| May 2025 | 4.20 | $150,000 | $35,714 | 9781 Frontier Ln | Lakeville |
| May 2025 | 27.71 | $220,000 | $7,939 | X Vernon Ave | Elko New Market |
| May 2025 | 4.71 | $400,000 | $84,926 | Towering Oaks Curv | Prior Lake |
| May 2025 | 2.83 | $152,500 | $53,887 | 9479 & 9487 Highway 101 W | Savage |
| Apr 2025 | 18.26 | $370,000 | $20,263 | E 260th St | New Prague |
| Apr 2025 | 2.61 | $104,575 | $40,067 | 2315 Wood Duck Trl | Shakopee |
| Mar 2025 | 3.86 | $262,500 | $68,005 | 19839 Jennady Ave | Jordan |
| Mar 2025 | 2.36 | $269,500 | $114,195 | 1507 Leavitt Woods Ln | Shakopee |
| Mar 2025 | 66.04 | $925,000 | $14,007 | Xxx Zachary Ave | Elko New Market |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Dec 2025)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $148,000 |
| Recent Sales | 4 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 116 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.21 acres |
| Active Listings | 38 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 0.16 | $140,000 | 7814 146th Ter | Savage |
| Dec 2025 | 0.16 | $150,000 | 14633 Virginia Ave S | Savage |
| Oct 2025 | 0.22 | $148,000 | 7820 146th Ter | Savage |
| Sep 2025 | 0.29 | $38,000 | 201 Lydia Rd | Jordan |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 152,957 |
| Population (2020) | 150,928 |
| Population Growth | 1.34% |
| Median Household Income | $120,247 |
| Median Home Value | $393,500 |
| Total Housing Units | 55,687 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,449 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 2.6% |
| Median Age | 37.3 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 30,298 (19.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% |
Market Overview
Scott County, Minnesota has a population of 152,957, which has grown 1.34% since 2020. The median household income is $120,247, above the national median of $74,580 by 61.2%. The housing vacancy rate of 2.6% suggests tight market conditions. Scott County remains a key area for land acquisition in Minnesota. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $66,456 per acre, with properties averaging 17.70 acres. There are currently 127 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Scott County, Minnesota?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Scott County has a population of 152,957. The county has grown 1.34% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Scott County?
The median household income in Scott County is $120,247, which is 61.2% above the national median of $74,580.
Is Scott County growing or shrinking?
Scott County is growing. The population has increased 1.34% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Scott County?
The median home value in Scott County is $393,500. The housing vacancy rate is 2.6%, which suggests tight market conditions. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, reflecting the local economic conditions. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $66,456 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $140,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Scott County, Minnesota?
Yes! Reelvest Properties buys vacant land throughout Minnesota, including Scott 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.