Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 99,178 ↑ 2.0% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $102,965 38% above national median |
| Median Home Value | $332,700 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% |
| Median Age | 36.9 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 4.5% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 72 transactions |
| Active Listings | 107 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 417 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Mar 2025 – Feb 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $32,039 |
| Recent Sales | 58 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 210 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 14.70 acres |
| Active Listings | 73 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 4.12 | $240,000 | $58,252 | 13631 192 1/2 Ave NW | Elk River |
| Feb 2026 | 2.48 | $115,000 | $46,371 | 162nd St NW | Big Lake |
| Feb 2026 | 2.60 | $70,000 | $26,923 | 197XX Proctor Rd NW | Elk River |
| Feb 2026 | 19.84 | $280,000 | $14,113 | PARCEL 87th St SE #A | Becker |
| Feb 2026 | 2.52 | $190,000 | $75,397 | 30847 141st St NW | Princeton |
| Jan 2026 | 2.50 | $139,900 | $55,960 | LOT 7 151st Ave SE | Becker |
| Jan 2026 | 1.08 | $99,000 | $91,667 | 19003 Ulysses St NW | Elk River |
| Dec 2025 | 77.72 | $715,000 | $9,200 | 9160 180th Ave SE | Becker |
| Dec 2025 | 2.53 | $115,000 | $45,455 | 13282 295th Ave NW | Princeton |
| Dec 2025 | 49.24 | $270,000 | $5,483 | 27060 128th St NW | Zimmerman |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 3.40 | $121,000 | $35,588 | 20275 226th Ave NW | Big Lake |
| Dec 2025 | 3.40 | $619,593 | $182,233 | 20327 226th Ave NW | Big Lake |
| Nov 2025 | 10.00 | $180,000 | $18,000 | 17187 62nd St SE | Becker |
| Nov 2025 | 13.94 | $285,000 | $20,445 | 28945 120th St | Princeton |
| Nov 2025 | 9.99 | $441,000 | $44,144 | 6797 60th St SE | Saint Cloud |
| Nov 2025 | 3.26 | $919,945 | $282,192 | 20725 Fresno St NW | Elk River |
| Oct 2025 | 2.50 | $85,000 | $34,000 | L33 B1 115th Ave SE | Clear Lake |
| Oct 2025 | 3.67 | $174,900 | $47,657 | 12560 273rd Ave NW | Zimmerman |
| Oct 2025 | 2.13 | $10,000 | $4,695 | 20th St | Clear Lake |
| Oct 2025 | 40.00 | $255,990 | $6,400 | 18952 22nd St SE | Princeton |
| Oct 2025 | 6.80 | $125,000 | $18,382 | X 313th Ave NW | Princeton |
| Sep 2025 | 4.87 | $89,900 | $18,460 | 0 293rd Ave NW | Princeton |
| Sep 2025 | 2.71 | $85,000 | $31,365 | 294XX 144th St NW | Princeton |
| Sep 2025 | 71.80 | $425,000 | $5,919 | 17th St | Clear Lake |
| Aug 2025 | 40.00 | $425,000 | $10,625 | 1311 175th Ave SE | Princeton |
| Aug 2025 | 5.10 | $167,500 | $32,843 | 174th St NW | Big Lake |
| Aug 2025 | 7.00 | $155,000 | $22,143 | X 165th Ave SE | Becker |
| Jul 2025 | 2.58 | $85,000 | $32,946 | 146th St NW | Princeton |
| Jul 2025 | 57.00 | $535,000 | $9,386 | Highland Ave | Big Lake |
| Jul 2025 | 3.29 | $114,000 | $34,650 | 24 167th St NW | Big Lake |
| Jul 2025 | 11.00 | $245,000 | $22,273 | Yale St NW | Elk River |
| Jul 2025 | 10.00 | $250,000 | $25,000 | 9911 177th Ave SE | Becker |
| Jul 2025 | 3.47 | $95,000 | $27,378 | 146th St NW | Princeton |
| Jul 2025 | 132.55 | $1,950,000 | $14,711 | 21566 Highway 169 | Elk River |
| Jun 2025 | 2.52 | $85,000 | $33,730 | 146th St NW | Princeton |
| Jun 2025 | 10.00 | $47,900 | $4,790 | County Road 23 SE | Clear Lake |
| Jun 2025 | 2.51 | $180,000 | $71,713 | 20449 Salem St NW | Elk River |
| Jun 2025 | 2.50 | $82,000 | $32,800 | 146th St NW | Princeton |
| Jun 2025 | 40.00 | $480,400 | $12,010 | 2685 32nd St SE | Saint Cloud |
| Jun 2025 | 10.00 | $220,000 | $22,000 | 100th St NW | Zimmerman |
| Jun 2025 | 10.00 | $195,000 | $19,500 | 135th Ave SE | Clear Lake |
| Jun 2025 | 2.50 | $175,000 | $70,000 | 20397 Salem St NW | Elk River |
| May 2025 | 2.50 | $145,000 | $58,000 | L1 262nd Ave NW | Big Lake |
| May 2025 | 4.84 | $210,000 | $43,388 | 12938 285th Ave NW | Zimmerman |
| May 2025 | 5.15 | $165,000 | $32,039 | 0 River Rd SE | Saint Cloud |
| May 2025 | 10.00 | $159,900 | $15,990 | 261st Ave NW | Big Lake |
| May 2025 | 5.00 | $159,900 | $31,980 | Xxxx 261st Ave | Big Lake |
| Apr 2025 | 2.50 | $113,500 | $45,400 | 114th St | Zimmerman |
| Apr 2025 | 3.16 | $142,500 | $45,095 | 20771 Fresno St NW | Elk River |
| Apr 2025 | 9.70 | $210,000 | $21,649 | 97th St SE | Becker |
| Apr 2025 | 80.00 | $560,000 | $7,000 | Xxx 17th St SE | Princeton |
| Apr 2025 | 4.00 | $150,000 | $37,500 | 96th St NW | Zimmerman |
| Apr 2025 | 3.27 | $90,000 | $27,523 | 54th St #L10-b1 | Clear Lake |
| Apr 2025 | 2.51 | $104,900 | $41,793 | Xxx 177th Avenue Se Becker Twp | Becker |
| Mar 2025 | 3.06 | $118,000 | $38,562 | L3 B5 121st St SE | Big Lake |
| Mar 2025 | 2.80 | $365,000 | $130,357 | 171st Ave NW | Elk River |
| Mar 2025 | 18.00 | $225,000 | $12,500 | 285th Ln NW | Zimmerman |
| Mar 2025 | 1.02 | $71,000 | $69,608 | 143rd Ave SE | Becker |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $97,000 |
| Recent Sales | 14 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 100 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.38 acres |
| Active Listings | 34 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 0.04 | $297,900 | 12658 Pond View Rd | Zimmerman |
| Feb 2026 | 0.82 | $91,358 | L1 B 6 #133 | Zimmerman |
| Feb 2026 | 0.43 | $570,739 | 13875 10th Ave S | Zimmerman |
| Jan 2026 | 0.46 | $69,900 | 7975 Hunter Lake Dr | Clear Lake |
| Dec 2025 | 0.46 | $150,000 | 18627 Ogden St NW | Elk River |
| Nov 2025 | 0.29 | $44,500 | 13323 Jefferson St | Becker |
| Nov 2025 | 0.37 | $42,000 | 254 167 1/2 St NW | Big Lake |
| Nov 2025 | 0.99 | $70,000 | 0 99th Ave | Clear Lake |
| Nov 2025 | 0.04 | $308,900 | 25561 3rd St W | Zimmerman |
| Nov 2025 | 0.26 | $94,500 | 10815 190th Ln NW | Elk River |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 0.42 | $130,000 | 19056 Ulysses St NW | Elk River |
| Oct 2025 | 0.49 | $63,000 | LOT 5 10th Ave S | Zimmerman |
| Oct 2025 | 0.28 | $97,000 | 10796 191st Ave NW | Elk River |
| Sep 2025 | 0.04 | $304,900 | 25552 3rd St W | Zimmerman |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 99,178 |
| Population (2020) | 97,183 |
| Population Growth | 2.05% |
| Median Household Income | $102,965 |
| Median Home Value | $332,700 |
| Total Housing Units | 36,581 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,630 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 4.5% |
| Median Age | 36.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 13,010 (13.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% |
Market Overview
Sherburne County, Minnesota has a population of 99,178, which has grown 2.05% since 2020. The median household income is $102,965, above the national median of $74,580 by 38.1%. The housing vacancy rate of 4.5% suggests tight market conditions. Sherburne County remains a key area for land acquisition in Minnesota. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $29,322 per acre, with properties averaging 15.50 acres. There are currently 107 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Sherburne County, Minnesota?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Sherburne County has a population of 99,178. The county has grown 2.05% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Sherburne County?
The median household income in Sherburne County is $102,965, which is 38.1% above the national median of $74,580.
Is Sherburne County growing or shrinking?
Sherburne County is growing. The population has increased 2.05% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Sherburne County?
The median home value in Sherburne County is $332,700. The housing vacancy rate is 4.5%, which suggests tight market conditions. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, reflecting the local economic conditions. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $29,322 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $75,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Sherburne 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.