Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 145,270 ↑ 2.8% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $106,666 43% above national median |
| Median Home Value | $332,800 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.1% |
| Median Age | 37.4 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 6.0% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 82 transactions |
| Active Listings | 95 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 283 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Mar 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $34,057 |
| Recent Sales | 64 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 210 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 18.93 acres |
| Active Listings | 58 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 45.27 | $1,800,000 | $39,761 | 1112 River Rd NE | Hanover |
| Feb 2026 | 11.11 | $500,000 | $45,009 | Edgewood Dr NE | Saint Michael |
| Feb 2026 | 10.86 | $250,000 | $23,020 | 72nd St NW | Buffalo |
| Jan 2026 | 2.50 | $88,750 | $35,500 | 15XX3 60th St SW | Cokato |
| Jan 2026 | 2.50 | $88,750 | $35,500 | 1500X 60th St SW | Cokato |
| Jan 2026 | 2.50 | $88,750 | $35,500 | 15XX2 60th St SW | Cokato |
| Jan 2026 | 2.50 | $98,750 | $39,500 | 15XX4 60th St SW | Cokato |
| Jan 2026 | 2.50 | $154,900 | $61,960 | 3XX 127th St NW | Monticello |
| Jan 2026 | 1.41 | $195,000 | $138,298 | 4th Street Court Ne Lot 2 Block #3 | Hanover |
| Jan 2026 | 70.00 | $620,000 | $8,857 | Xx Hamlin Ave SE | Buffalo |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 12.80 | $290,000 | $22,656 | 72nd St NW | Buffalo |
| Nov 2025 | 2.21 | $210,000 | $95,023 | 4th Street Court Ne Lot 5 Block #3 | Hanover |
| Nov 2025 | 12.35 | $300,000 | $24,291 | 6858 Ames Ave NW | Buffalo |
| Nov 2025 | 46.11 | $500,000 | $10,844 | 25th St SW | Cokato |
| Nov 2025 | 1.85 | $350,000 | $189,189 | Saint Peter Ave E | Delano |
| Nov 2025 | 7.80 | $215,000 | $27,564 | 5XX Jansen Ave SE | Buffalo |
| Nov 2025 | 1.04 | $149,900 | $144,135 | 8731 Obrian Ave NE | Otsego |
| Oct 2025 | 29.82 | $235,000 | $7,881 | 8 45th St NE | Saint Michael |
| Oct 2025 | 44.71 | $35,000 | $783 | County Road 7 NW | Maple Lake |
| Oct 2025 | 10.25 | $173,000 | $16,878 | Platt Ave SW | Cokato |
| Oct 2025 | 11.90 | $299,999 | $25,210 | Ames Ave NW | Buffalo |
| Sep 2025 | 2.66 | $150,000 | $56,391 | 449X 55th St SW | Montrose |
| Sep 2025 | 5.00 | $159,200 | $31,840 | County Road 8 NW | Maple Lake |
| Sep 2025 | 2.75 | $180,000 | $65,455 | County Road 30 SW Tract A | Montrose |
| Sep 2025 | 4.00 | $225,000 | $56,250 | County Road 30 SW Tract B | Montrose |
| Sep 2025 | 23.60 | $684,000 | $28,983 | LOT Acacia Ave NE #H | Monticello |
| Aug 2025 | 40.51 | $1,750,000 | $43,199 | 868X Darrow Ave SE | Delano |
| Aug 2025 | 1.13 | $95,000 | $84,071 | Newcomb Ave SW | Cokato |
| Aug 2025 | 40.00 | $175,000 | $4,375 | County Road 7 Northwest Pid N #201000362100 | Maple Lake |
| Jul 2025 | 9.04 | $729,100 | $80,667 | 9000 Co Rd N | Rockford |
| Jul 2025 | 118.36 | $1,200,000 | $10,139 | Peloquin Ave NW | Annandale |
| Jul 2025 | 58.10 | $440,000 | $7,573 | Kilbury Ave SW | Howard Lake |
| Jul 2025 | 10.13 | $345,000 | $34,057 | Acacia Ave NE Parcel B | Monticello |
| Jul 2025 | 1.99 | $124,900 | $62,764 | 7551 Lake John Dr | Annandale |
| Jul 2025 | 40.72 | $347,900 | $8,544 | County Road 7 Northwest Pid #201000253301 | Maple Lake |
| Jul 2025 | 9.50 | $240,000 | $25,263 | 1020 120th St NE | Monticello |
| Jul 2025 | 6.31 | $364,000 | $57,686 | Cameron Ave SE | Buffalo |
| Jul 2025 | 5.55 | $180,000 | $32,432 | 91st St NW | Maple Lake |
| Jul 2025 | 1.01 | $68,000 | $67,327 | 139X 67th St NW | Annandale |
| Jul 2025 | 44.09 | $875,000 | $19,846 | 11595 Clementa Ave SW | Montrose |
| Jun 2025 | 15.28 | $320,000 | $20,942 | Xxaa Dague Ave SE | Delano |
| Jun 2025 | 103.46 | $795,100 | $7,685 | 10701 Beebe Lake Rd NE | Hanover |
| Jun 2025 | 8.40 | $255,000 | $30,357 | 95th St NW Lot 1 | Maple Lake |
| Jun 2025 | 29.20 | $260,000 | $8,904 | Greer Ave NW | Maple Lake |
| Jun 2025 | 5.69 | $250,000 | $43,937 | Dempsey Ave SW | Buffalo |
| Jun 2025 | 1.35 | $115,000 | $85,185 | 89th St NW | Annandale |
| Jun 2025 | 1.00 | $120,000 | $120,000 | 14765 84th St NE | Otsego |
| May 2025 | 13.55 | $244,900 | $18,074 | Xxab Dague Ave SE | Delano |
| May 2025 | 3.49 | $75,000 | $21,490 | 98XX 71st St NE | Albertville |
| May 2025 | 26.48 | $659,100 | $24,890 | 9251 30th St NE #Phase 6 | Saint Michael |
| May 2025 | 1.35 | $140,000 | $103,704 | Larabee Ave NE Lot 2 | Saint Michael |
| May 2025 | 1.37 | $109,900 | $80,219 | 7591 Lake John Dr | Annandale |
| May 2025 | 3.37 | $183,000 | $54,303 | 105th St SW | Montrose |
| Apr 2025 | 13.20 | $260,000 | $19,697 | 8F Ames Ave NW | Buffalo |
| Apr 2025 | 6.17 | $220,713 | $35,772 | Afton Ave NE Parcel B | Monticello |
| Apr 2025 | 1.00 | $73,000 | $73,000 | Bolton Ave NW | Buffalo |
| Apr 2025 | 2.53 | $185,000 | $73,123 | County Road 37 NE | Saint Michael |
| Apr 2025 | 1.23 | $100,000 | $81,301 | Adair Ave NE | Buffalo |
| Apr 2025 | 41.25 | $1,595,000 | $38,667 | Beebe Lake Rd NE | Saint Michael |
| Apr 2025 | 20.00 | $555,000 | $27,750 | 999 Kalenda Ln NE | Saint Michael |
| Apr 2025 | 24.17 | $36,000 | $1,489 | Ahern Ave SE | Watertown |
| Mar 2025 | 118.63 | $790,000 | $6,659 | County Road 8 NW | Maple Lake |
| Mar 2025 | 5.00 | $151,050 | $30,210 | Kimball Ave NW | Annandale |
| Mar 2025 | 8.00 | $220,000 | $27,500 | 10941 Grover Ave SW | Howard Lake |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Feb 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $441,750 |
| Recent Sales | 18 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 118 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.25 acres |
| Active Listings | 37 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 0.19 | $464,900 | 330 Emmy Ln | Hanover |
| Feb 2026 | 0.24 | $459,900 | 493 Mallard St NE | Hanover |
| Feb 2026 | 0.24 | $470,000 | 377 Mallard St NE | Hanover |
| Jan 2026 | 0.23 | $499,900 | 720 Yellowcrest St SW | Delano |
| Dec 2025 | 0.21 | $579,250 | 2617 Arbor Dr | Buffalo |
| Dec 2025 | 0.24 | $397,500 | 699 Mallard St NE | Hanover |
| Nov 2025 | 0.29 | $165,000 | 815 1st Ave S | Buffalo |
| Nov 2025 | 0.24 | $40,000 | Bluff St | Clearwater |
| Oct 2025 | 0.20 | $100,000 | 9968 14th Cir NE | Saint Michael |
| Oct 2025 | 0.26 | $100,000 | 9958 14th Cir NE | Saint Michael |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 0.24 | $419,000 | 451 Mallard St NE | Hanover |
| Oct 2025 | 0.36 | $561,352 | 2503 Prairie View Ln | Buffalo |
| Oct 2025 | 0.14 | $29,000 | Ibis Dr | Buffalo |
| Oct 2025 | 0.22 | $441,750 | 2626 Arbor Dr | Buffalo |
| Oct 2025 | 0.29 | $464,900 | 736 Yellowcrest St SW | Delano |
| Sep 2025 | 0.40 | $125,000 | 1010 33rd St SE | Buffalo |
| Sep 2025 | 0.19 | $438,470 | 2628 Arbor Dr | Buffalo |
| Sep 2025 | 0.27 | $499,900 | 464 Whitewater Ct | Delano |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 145,270 |
| Population (2020) | 141,337 |
| Population Growth | 2.78% |
| Median Household Income | $106,666 |
| Median Home Value | $332,800 |
| Total Housing Units | 56,153 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,396 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 6.0% |
| Median Age | 37.4 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23,133 (15.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.1% |
Market Overview
Wright County, Minnesota has a population of 145,270, which has grown 2.78% since 2020. The median household income is $106,666, above the national median of $74,580 by 43.0%. The housing vacancy rate of 6.0% suggests tight market conditions. Wright County is part of Minnesota's land market, attracting both local and out-of-state buyers. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $28,983 per acre, with properties averaging 19.60 acres. There are currently 95 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Wright County, Minnesota?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Wright County has a population of 145,270. The county has grown 2.78% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Wright County?
The median household income in Wright County is $106,666, which is 43.0% above the national median of $74,580.
Is Wright County growing or shrinking?
Wright County is growing. The population has increased 2.78% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Wright County?
The median home value in Wright County is $332,800. The housing vacancy rate is 6.0%, which suggests tight market conditions. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, reflecting the local economic conditions. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $28,983 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $419,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Wright 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.