Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 10,905 ↓ 0.9% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $41,750 44% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $107,000 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.1% |
| Median Age | 49.3 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 20.1% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 68 transactions |
| Active Listings | 102 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 458 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Mar 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $46,179 |
| Recent Sales | 55 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 211 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 13.65 acres |
| Active Listings | 47 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 2.70 | $87,000 | $32,210 | Arcola Trl N | Stillwater |
| Mar 2026New | 10.00 | $250,000 | $25,000 | 126XX Jody Ave N | Hugo |
| Feb 2026 | 4.92 | $350,000 | $71,196 | Xx L5b3 65th St | Hastings |
| Feb 2026 | 5.07 | $150,000 | $29,592 | 21 Hilo Ave N | Forest Lake |
| Jan 2026 | 4.46 | $335,000 | $75,129 | Xx L2b1 65th St | Hastings |
| Jan 2026 | 10.00 | $290,000 | $29,000 | X Jeffrey Ave N Parcel A | Hugo |
| Jan 2026 | 2.87 | $315,000 | $109,756 | Xx L1b2 65th St | Hastings |
| Dec 2025 | 34.97 | $600,000 | $17,158 | 14XX1 Paul Ave N | Marine On Saint Croix |
| Dec 2025 | 8.10 | $250,000 | $30,864 | 14XX2 Paul Ave N | Marine On Saint Croix |
| Dec 2025 | 34.97 | $635,000 | $18,158 | 14 Paul Ave N | Marine On Saint Croix |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 55.12 | $650,000 | $11,792 | PARCEL 90th St S #A | Hastings |
| Nov 2025 | 1.74 | $135,000 | $77,586 | 198th Street N Block #1-lot 1 | Scandia |
| Oct 2025 | 1.20 | $245,000 | $204,167 | 150 Cedar St | White Bear Lake |
| Oct 2025 | 4.38 | $165,000 | $37,671 | 13834 205th St N | Scandia |
| Oct 2025 | 10.16 | $276,000 | $27,165 | 218th St N | Scandia |
| Sep 2025 | 2.14 | $1,300,000 | $607,477 | 6961 E Point Douglas Rd S | Cottage Grove |
| Sep 2025 | 30.00 | $765,000 | $25,500 | 15th St S | Afton |
| Sep 2025 | 15.00 | $2,400,000 | $159,947 | 7660 Prairie Smoke Blvd S | Hastings |
| Sep 2025 | 9.03 | $417,000 | $46,179 | 14828 70th St S | Hastings |
| Sep 2025 | 5.98 | $380,000 | $63,545 | 19311 Newgate Ave N | Marine On Saint Croix |
| Sep 2025 | 47.61 | $1,250,000 | $26,255 | 14420 Homestead Ave N | Hugo |
| Sep 2025 | 1.51 | $290,000 | $192,053 | 5107 Allen Dr | Saint Paul |
| Aug 2025 | 5.00 | $303,000 | $60,600 | 15th St S | Afton |
| Aug 2025 | 4.90 | $205,000 | $41,837 | 15 Oakhill Rd N | Scandia |
| Aug 2025 | 69.58 | $1,400,000 | $20,121 | 8991 130th St N | Hugo |
| Aug 2025 | 30.73 | $485,000 | $15,781 | Paul Ave N | Marine On Saint Croix |
| Aug 2025 | 1.14 | $155,000 | $135,965 | 5xxx 220th St N | Forest Lake |
| Aug 2025 | 45.49 | $1,495,000 | $32,864 | 15094 Afton Blvd S | Afton |
| Jul 2025 | 3.23 | $259,000 | $80,186 | 9010 Kimbro Ave S | Cottage Grove |
| Jul 2025 | 10.07 | $780,000 | $77,458 | 11530 Valley Creek Rd | Woodbury |
| Jul 2025 | 12.40 | $475,000 | $38,306 | 15813 116th St N | Stillwater |
| Jul 2025 | 17.00 | $437,500 | $25,735 | 155XX-10 240th St N | Scandia |
| Jul 2025 | 1.07 | $295,000 | $274,935 | 5724 57th Street Cv N | Lake Elmo |
| Jun 2025 | 4.49 | $160,000 | $35,635 | 14035 205th St N | Scandia |
| Jun 2025 | 5.20 | $155,500 | $29,904 | Saint Croix Trl N | Scandia |
| Jun 2025 | 8.96 | $235,000 | $26,228 | 12710 Manning Trl N | Stillwater |
| Jun 2025 | 2.63 | $168,000 | $63,878 | LOT 3 Chestnut St | Marine On Saint Croix |
| Jun 2025 | 65.84 | $1,482,750 | $22,521 | 15th St S | Afton |
| May 2025 | 5.33 | $330,000 | $61,914 | 19 Newgate Ave N | Marine On Saint Croix |
| May 2025 | 23.34 | $3,000,000 | $128,535 | 15 130th St N | Stillwater |
| May 2025 | 2.60 | $284,000 | $109,231 | 14659 30th St N | Stillwater |
| May 2025 | 2.29 | $165,000 | $72,052 | LOT 1 Chestnut St | Marine On Saint Croix |
| May 2025 | 4.38 | $192,500 | $43,950 | 14034 205th St N | Scandia |
| May 2025 | 6.14 | $325,000 | $52,932 | Morgan Ave N | Marine On Saint Croix |
| May 2025 | 3.19 | $415,000 | $130,094 | 602 Heritage Pl | Stillwater |
| May 2025 | 4.54 | $255,000 | $56,167 | Olinda Blvd N | Stillwater |
| Apr 2025 | 5.40 | $200,000 | $37,037 | 24406 Imperial Ct | Forest Lake |
| Apr 2025 | 3.84 | $375,000 | $97,656 | 7795 Glen Rd | Woodbury |
| Apr 2025 | 10.00 | $405,000 | $40,500 | 13805 15th St S | Afton |
| Apr 2025 | 50.12 | $651,560 | $13,000 | PARCEL 90th St S #C | Hastings |
| Apr 2025 | 7.88 | $375,000 | $47,589 | 15773 116th St N | Stillwater |
| Apr 2025 | 7.30 | $1,250,000 | $171,233 | 300 Maple Ct S | Afton |
| Apr 2025 | 17.57 | $750,000 | $42,686 | 377 Maple Ct S | Afton |
| Mar 2025 | 4.14 | $400,000 | $96,618 | X Quinlan Ave N | Stillwater |
| Mar 2025 | 3.11 | $300,000 | $96,463 | Xx L2b2 65th St | Hastings |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $160,000 |
| Recent Sales | 13 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 97 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.51 acres |
| Active Listings | 55 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 0.24 | $163,000 | 5022 Airlake Draw | Woodbury |
| Mar 2026New | 0.91 | $189,000 | 4735 Ogden Trl N | Stillwater |
| Feb 2026 | 0.24 | $120,000 | 16189 Empress Ave N | Hugo |
| Jan 2026 | 0.23 | $60,000 | 9492 N Shore Trl N | Forest Lake |
| Jan 2026 | 0.67 | $300,000 | 2XX Edgecumbe Dr | Mahtomedi |
| Dec 2025 | 0.63 | $160,000 | 950 Owens St N | Stillwater |
| Oct 2025 | 0.84 | $180,000 | Karoline Ct N | Forest Lake |
| Oct 2025 | 0.85 | $300,000 | 5709 57th Pl N | Lake Elmo |
| Oct 2025 | 0.42 | $150,000 | Griffin Ave | Saint Paul |
| Oct 2025 | 0.48 | $75,000 | 145th St N | Hugo |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 0.23 | $65,000 | 4673 Geneva Ave N | Oakdale |
| Sep 2025 | 0.15 | $119,990 | 493 Robert Ct | Willernie |
| Sep 2025 | 0.74 | $170,000 | 10 Butternut Trl | Marine On Saint Croix |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 272,298 |
| Population (2020) | 267,568 |
| Population Growth | 1.77% |
| Median Household Income | $114,457 |
| Median Home Value | $400,900 |
| Total Housing Units | 107,035 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,624 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 3.4% |
| Median Age | 39.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 58,213 (21.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.1% |
Market Overview
Washington County, Minnesota has a population of 272,298, which has grown 1.77% since 2020. The median household income is $114,457, above the national median of $74,580 by 53.5%. The housing vacancy rate of 3.4% suggests tight market conditions. As part of Minnesota, Washington County benefits from the state's growing interest in vacant land investment. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $53,892 per acre, with properties averaging 15.40 acres. There are currently 102 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Washington County, Minnesota?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Washington County has a population of 272,298. The county has grown 1.77% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Washington County?
The median household income in Washington County is $114,457, which is 53.5% above the national median of $74,580.
Is Washington County growing or shrinking?
Washington County is growing. The population has increased 1.77% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Washington County?
The median home value in Washington County is $400,900. The housing vacancy rate is 3.4%, which suggests tight market conditions. The unemployment rate is 11.1%, reflecting the local economic conditions. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $53,892 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $167,500.
Does Reelvest buy land in Washington County, Minnesota?
Yes! Reelvest Properties buys vacant land throughout Minnesota, including Washington 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.