Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 159,358 ↑ 0.7% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $76,447 3% above national median |
| Median Home Value | $256,500 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% |
| Median Age | 35.0 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 8.0% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 68 transactions |
| Active Listings | 198 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 389 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Mar 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $27,423 |
| Recent Sales | 56 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 173 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 22.53 acres |
| Active Listings | 93 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 146.62 | $890,200 | $6,071 | Cty Road 115/ County Rd #115 | Saint Cloud |
| Feb 2026 | 2.00 | $108,900 | $54,314 | 281 E Crest Loop | Saint Stephen |
| Feb 2026 | 1.67 | $79,900 | $47,844 | 3210 32nd St S | Saint Cloud |
| Jan 2026 | 1.23 | $153,500 | $124,797 | 44226 Heinen Ct | Sauk Centre |
| Dec 2025 | 40.00 | $400,000 | $10,000 | PARCEL 170th St #A | Clearwater |
| Dec 2025 | 76.00 | $500,000 | $6,579 | PARCEL 170th St #C | Clearwater |
| Dec 2025 | 82.50 | $500,000 | $6,061 | X Parcel B | Clearwater |
| Dec 2025 | 1.32 | $146,900 | $110,952 | 512 Northern Meadows Ln | Sartell |
| Dec 2025 | 6.60 | $70,000 | $10,606 | 27677 State Highway 55 | Paynesville |
| Dec 2025 | 5.00 | $80,000 | $16,000 | 6037 Scenic View Ct | Kimball |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 1.65 | $425,000 | $257,576 | (undisclosed Address) | Clearwater |
| Dec 2025 | 3.28 | $380,000 | $115,854 | X 4th Ave SE | Saint Joseph |
| Dec 2025 | 26.06 | $200,000 | $7,675 | 210XX County Road 75 NW | Clearwater |
| Dec 2025 | 30.21 | $220,000 | $7,282 | 21 County Road 75 | Clearwater |
| Dec 2025 | 100.20 | $600,000 | $5,988 | 272nd St | Paynesville |
| Dec 2025 | 5.38 | $170,000 | $31,599 | 16 4th Ave E | South Haven |
| Dec 2025 | 67.30 | $215,000 | $3,195 | 46068 Glendale Rd | Brooten |
| Nov 2025 | 2.79 | $275,000 | $98,566 | 3875 Majestic Pond Dr | Sartell |
| Nov 2025 | 2.00 | $45,000 | $22,500 | 31099 El Mar Cir | Paynesville |
| Nov 2025 | 1.43 | $55,000 | $38,462 | 28401 Cherrywood Rd | Paynesville |
| Nov 2025 | 1.46 | $55,000 | $37,671 | 28413 Cherrywood Rd | Paynesville |
| Nov 2025 | 5.55 | $170,000 | $30,631 | Xxx Held Cir | Cold Spring |
| Nov 2025 | 1.12 | $42,000 | $37,500 | 39981 447th St | Sauk Centre |
| Nov 2025 | 2.33 | $79,900 | $34,292 | 7956 Sterling Dr | Saint Joseph |
| Nov 2025 | 5.00 | $196,000 | $39,200 | 18362 Driftwood Rd | Clearwater |
| Nov 2025 | 64.49 | $485,000 | $7,521 | 28 County Road 2 | Saint Joseph |
| Oct 2025 | 1.09 | $24,000 | $22,018 | 123 4th St N | Sauk Centre |
| Oct 2025 | 2.17 | $300,000 | $138,249 | 511 2nd St S | Sartell |
| Oct 2025 | 40.99 | $350,000 | $8,539 | 153XX County Road 51 | Saint Joseph |
| Oct 2025 | 4.20 | $119,900 | $28,548 | 20th Ave S | Sartell |
| Oct 2025 | 2.50 | $145,000 | $58,000 | 19 County Road 145 | Clearwater |
| Oct 2025 | 1.98 | $95,000 | $47,980 | 20172 162nd St | Eden Valley |
| Sep 2025 | 1.84 | $144,900 | $78,750 | 362 Woodsedge Rd | Clearwater |
| Sep 2025 | 34.35 | $360,000 | $10,480 | Galaxy Rd | Saint Cloud |
| Aug 2025 | 78.40 | $2,150,000 | $27,423 | 32367 50th Ave N | Saint Cloud |
| Aug 2025 | 37.00 | $320,000 | $8,649 | 210th St | Cold Spring |
| Jul 2025 | 54.81 | $127,600 | $2,328 | County Road 18 | Brooten |
| Jul 2025 | 1.20 | $90,000 | $75,000 | 31820 Marshfield Ct | Albany |
| Jul 2025 | 1.53 | $239,900 | $156,797 | 42008 County Road 1 | Rice |
| Jul 2025 | 14.70 | $80,000 | $5,442 | 5225 County Road 6 | Saint Cloud |
| Jul 2025 | 6.38 | $75,000 | $11,755 | 22101 Tri County Rd NE | Paynesville |
| Jun 2025 | 1.00 | $36,500 | $36,500 | 16945 288th Ave | Paynesville |
| Jun 2025 | 40.00 | $320,000 | $8,000 | 16XX County Road 44 Tract B | South Haven |
| Jun 2025 | 2.65 | $111,824 | $42,198 | 500 Freedom Ln | Albany |
| Jun 2025 | 2.28 | $54,376 | $23,849 | 550 Freedom Ln | Albany |
| Jun 2025 | 11.29 | $433,800 | $38,423 | 151 Inspiration Ln | Albany |
| May 2025 | 1.06 | $45,000 | $42,453 | 16213 Woodcrest Dr | Paynesville |
| May 2025 | 20.00 | $160,000 | $8,000 | 125th Ave | Holdingford |
| May 2025 | 105.23 | $493,500 | $4,690 | 6967 County Road 5 | Rice |
| May 2025 | 30.00 | $450,000 | $15,000 | 155XX County Road 44 | South Haven |
| Apr 2025 | 2.89 | $162,000 | $56,055 | 14714 Hidden River Dr | South Haven |
| Apr 2025 | 10.00 | $175,000 | $17,500 | 21445 Big Lake Rd | Richmond |
| Mar 2025 | 17.59 | $169,000 | $9,608 | Xx Mn Hwy #23 | Richmond |
| Mar 2025 | 44.00 | $160,000 | $3,636 | 315th Ave | Melrose |
| Mar 2025 | 5.17 | $85,000 | $16,441 | 3 Yorkshire Rd | Sauk Centre |
| Mar 2025 | 1.97 | $59,000 | $29,949 | 21870 Pheasant Ridge Rd | Richmond |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $70,000 |
| Recent Sales | 12 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 74 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.54 acres |
| Active Listings | 105 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 0.27 | $64,400 | 1029 24th St N | Sartell |
| Mar 2026New | 0.51 | $65,400 | 1020 26th Street Loop | Sartell |
| Feb 2026 | 0.70 | $101,000 | 312 Alder Rd | South Haven |
| Feb 2026 | 0.32 | $61,000 | 1040 24th St N | Sartell |
| Dec 2025 | 0.88 | $32,000 | 10512 Marty View Cir | Kimball |
| Dec 2025 | 0.41 | $75,000 | 3486 Granite Way S | Saint Cloud |
| Dec 2025 | 0.94 | $60,000 | 7XX 208th St E | Clearwater |
| Dec 2025 | 0.38 | $75,000 | 3574 36th St S | Saint Cloud |
| Dec 2025 | 0.43 | $50,000 | 340 Halfaday Dr | Sauk Centre |
| Dec 2025 | 0.79 | $70,000 | 400 Grande St N | Paynesville |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 0.28 | $70,000 | 2002 River Links Dr | Cold Spring |
| Sep 2025 | 0.60 | $75,000 | 101 Woolgrass Way | Avon |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 159,358 |
| Population (2020) | 158,292 |
| Population Growth | 0.67% |
| Median Household Income | $76,447 |
| Median Home Value | $256,500 |
| Total Housing Units | 66,211 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5,274 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 8.0% |
| Median Age | 35.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18,445 (11.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% |
Market Overview
Stearns County, Minnesota has a population of 159,358, which has grown 0.67% since 2020. The median household income is $76,447, above the national median of $74,580 by 2.5%. The housing vacancy rate of 8.0% suggests balanced market conditions. Stearns County remains a key area for land acquisition in Minnesota. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $28,548 per acre, with properties averaging 22.60 acres. There are currently 198 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Stearns County, Minnesota?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Stearns County has a population of 159,358. The county has grown 0.67% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Stearns County?
The median household income in Stearns County is $76,447, which is 2.5% above the national median of $74,580.
Is Stearns County growing or shrinking?
Stearns County is growing. The population has increased 0.67% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Stearns County?
The median home value in Stearns County is $256,500. The housing vacancy rate is 8.0%, which suggests balanced market conditions. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, reflecting the local economic conditions. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $28,548 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $61,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Stearns 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.