State rank#10 of 87
Smallest county148,269 residentsHennepin County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 27171
Wright County, Minnesota
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population148,269
Household income$107,209
Unemployment3%
Life expectancy80 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Wright County has 148,269 residents and ranks #10 by population among Minnesota county equivalents. Median household income is $107,209. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3%. Its clearest relative strength is median household income. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Minnesota
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Wright County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Wright County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is median household income.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $358,900 median home value and $1,288/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $107,209, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Wright County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, poor or fair health, and uninsured. College attainment is 34.4% and life expectancy is 80 years.
Potential advantages
- Median household income: $107,209, rank #4 of 87 available Minnesota counties.
- Poor or fair health: 12.5%, rank #8 of 87 available Minnesota counties.
- Uninsured: 4.4%, rank #8 of 87 available Minnesota counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median home value: $358,900, rank #81 of 87; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median gross rent: $1,288/mo, rank #79 of 87; investigate local variation before moving.
- Primary care access: 1 per 2,541 residents, rank #63 of 83; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Minnesota
Rank and range use only counties in Minnesota with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$107,209
$107,209; above the state county median of $74,033.
State rank #4 of 87 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$358,900
$358,900; above the state county median of $231,900.
State rank #81 of 87 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,288/mo
$1,288/mo; above the state county median of $896/mo.
State rank #79 of 87 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3%
3%; below the state county median of 3.2%.
State rank #29 of 87 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
34.4%
34.4%; above the state county median of 25.7%.
State rank #11 of 87 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
80 years
80 years; above the state county median of 79 years.
State rank #20 of 87 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
12.5%
12.5%; below the state county median of 14.8%.
State rank #8 of 87 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
4.4%
4.4%; below the state county median of 5.8%.
State rank #8 of 87 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 2,541 residents
1 per 2,541 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 1,670 residents.
State rank #63 of 83 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 748 residents
1 per 748 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 651 residents.
State rank #51 of 82 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Wright County FAQ
Is Wright County a good place to live?
Wright County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, poor or fair health, and uninsured. College attainment is 34.4% and life expectancy is 80 years.
What should I know before moving to Wright County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $358,900 median home value and $1,288/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $107,209, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Wright County?
Wright County has 148,269 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Wright County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 27171; the parent state FIPS is 27.
What is the median household income in Wright County?
The ACS median household income is $107,209.
How much does housing cost in Wright County?
Housing benchmarks are $358,900 median home value and $1,288/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $107,209, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Wright County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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