2022 Best Places to Live in Wright County

Current Resident: I was welcomed with open arms into the community in St. Michael after moving there in the summer. The people here are treasures and the amenities and businesses around provide great food, entertainment, and options!... Read 64 reviews

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• Population 17,871

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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  25 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in Delano for 12 years, and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. If giving the opportunity to possibly come back and raise a future family, I would. The school and education systems draws many young families in, because we have one of the best education systems in the state.... Read 25 reviews

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• Population 6,167

Current Resident: Otsego is a very small town with great neighbors and schools. It does not have a post office, police station or it's own zip code, but it is very friendly and a growing community... Read 29 reviews

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• Population 17,429

Works Here: It’s a growing community filled with a welcoming group of people! Friendly and helpful neighbors that are always willing to lend a hand! Safety is key, and with all the community focused events and surroundings, everyone feels comfortable!... Read 21 reviews

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• Population 3,414

Former Resident: I lived in Albertville, Minnesota for the majority of my upbringing. It is a quiet and safe suburb of Minneapolis, and is an excellent blend of being close enough to the city attractions and far enough to create a serene environment. The public schools are very good and the overall quality of life is high. Albertville is a relatively close knit community, however, it is in no way intrusive. Outsiders are excepted with open arms as members of the neighborhood. It is an incredible place to raise children as the area hosts many kid friendly activities and contains many parks, dog parks, swimming pools, biking paths, etc. Albertville sights right besides an outlet mall which adds to its already convenient location.... Read 11 reviews

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• Population 7,483

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  Rating 4.16 out of 5  55 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in Buffalo for 16 years and absolutely love it. The town is so welcoming and the ambiance of it it is clean and beautiful! I did graduate from BHS and the teachers were wonderful along with the sports. There are also a lot of cool antique stores which Buffalo is somewhat known for. They also have a wine bar and a pub house which are both fun to go to! Definitely recommend checking Buffalo out!... Read 55 reviews

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• Population 16,413

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  Rating 3.73 out of 5  11 reviews

Current Resident: It's a nice, small, Minnesotan town. It may not own a grocery store, but it has 4 gas stations! The community is nice, and everyone knows everyone. I would not have wanted to grow up really anywhere else.... Read 11 reviews

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• Population 4,481

• Town in Minnesota

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• Population 1,446

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  Rating 3.87 out of 5  47 reviews

Current Resident: Monticello is a very family friendly town. Lots to do with and without kids. The schools are about average. The curriculum is average; the teachers are below average at the high school. There are a handful of great teachers, while the rest either do not care about the students or are just plain mean. The elementary school and middle school teachers rock! They are awesome!... Read 47 reviews

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• Population 13,700

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  Rating 3.56 out of 5  9 reviews

Current Resident: I love Cokato because everyone knows each other and everyone is related. Everyone is so close and wants to help all the time. If something happens to anyone , someone is gonna bring a casserole.... Read 9 reviews

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• Population 2,726

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  6 reviews

Current Resident: Annandale is known to the surrounding communities as "the heart of the lakes" and for great reason! There are SO many lakes surrounding this cute little community! Annandale public schools consistently score very high on standardized testing in Minnesota and provide children with opportunities to connect and form lasting relationships with their teachers. Annandale is a very family friendly and safe community with low crime. It is an ideal location, with a short commute to the larger surrounding towns of Buffalo, Monticello, and St. Cloud and only one hour west of the twin cities, yet has the small town, quiet feel. Housing is very affordable, with options of living right in town, on the lakeshore, or in the countryside. This little town has been steadily growing over time and the real estate market is promising. In a nutshell, Annandale is a wonderful place to raise your family!... Read 6 reviews

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• Population 3,420

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  Rating 3.56 out of 5  9 reviews

Niche User: The city of Watertown does a good job at maintaining teh roadways and public property.... Read 9 reviews

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• Population 2,918

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• Population 2,455

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  Rating 4 out of 5  9 reviews

Niche User: Monticello is a wonderful community to grow up in. I like the winters for snowmobiling and skiing. I like the summers for the cabin and playing baseball. The people in Monticello are friendly and the school system is great. My parents both grew up here. There have been a lot of changes in 20 years but it is still the small town feel. I love living in Monticello.... Read 9 reviews

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• Population 3,332

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Niche User: I enjoy the place that i am staying because it has space and places for me to ride horse and be away from a great amount of noise.... Read 1 review

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• Population 2,458

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  Rating 2.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Former Resident: Cokato Township is located in rural Minnesota. It stands out as a friendly and wholesome community. The land out there is beautiful, but for those who commute to the Twin Cities area for work, it feels like a world away.... Read 2 reviews

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• Population 1,109

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  Rating 3.2 out of 5  5 reviews

Current Resident: Montrose is a wonderful community that provides many outdoor activities and events. Because of our location, many residents are able commute to the cities every day. Our cost of living is much lower compared to city living and we are experiencing tremendous growth. Unfortunately housing has not kept up with that growth so we are also experiencing rising housing costs which will hopefully even out over time. We have many local small business and are always encouraging growth and new business, not only for tax reasons but to keep our dollars here at home. Our schools are wonderful and have received many awards. We are linked with a bigger school district that also offer many more opportunities that we would never be able to offer on our own.... Read 5 reviews

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• Population 3,505

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  Rating 3.71 out of 5  14 reviews

Niche User: The area is kept nice and safe, and there is very little crime or vandalism or anything that would concern me.... Read 14 reviews

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• Population 2,216

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• Population 1,382

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Nearby Resident: A small, relatively quiet town. Has a nice park and good food, plus a welcoming community and streets and sidewalks that are clean.... Read 1 review

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• Population 1,513

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  2 reviews

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• Population 1,168

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  Rating 2.89 out of 5  9 reviews

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• Population 2,988

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Current Resident: Clearwater is a great little town to live. It is surrounded by many school districts. This gives you more than one option for schooling for your kids. And it also has a very nice and small community.... Read 3 reviews

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• Population 1,636

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  Rating 3.45 out of 5  11 reviews

Former Resident: This is a great little town. If a person is looking to get out of the hustle and busses of bigger cities, but still within driving distance of them than Maple Lake is the perfect little town. Maple Lake high school is a very sports-centered school, but still takes academics very seriously. I thoroughly enjoyed growing up in Maple Lake, MN, and I wouldn't trade the community or the memories for anything.... Read 11 reviews

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• Population 2,162

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  4 reviews

Current Resident: Howard lake is a beautiful little town along Highway 12 in the middle of MN. With a small population of two thousand, it provides both space to breath and also a strong community. Its downtown locally-owned shops bring character to this quaint town sitting on Howard Lake.... Read 4 reviews

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• Population 1,897