2019 Best Places to Live in Wright CountyAbout this List

St. Michael

• Town in Minnesota
• 57 reviews

Current Resident: I think the area is very safe and friendly. I think it's in the perfect place; the cities aren't too far away, and there's fun things to do surrounding us in both directions. There's a variety of place to eat, and for fun, there's a bowling alley and a movie theater. It's a very family oriented community, which is nice for me for babysitting opportunities. The city is close enough to the cities where we're not out in the middle of nowhere, but we're also far enough out where there's still multiple farms within a few miles of each other.
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• A

• A

• 17,128 Population

Delano

• Town in Minnesota
• 24 reviews

Current Resident: I moved here from a bigger city in MN and loved it from the first time I looked at the house I bought. Delano keeps making the town better by building more and making the town more family friendly. They are in the middle of completing a big addition to the schools to accommodate the rising amount of student attending. Delano has the best 4th of July celebration that I have seen, and it keeps getting bigger and better. This town has that small town feel but is still close to all the amenities that you need. This town is small but growing and has a lot of places worth checking out.
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• A-

• A

• 5,854 Population

Albertville

• Town in Minnesota
• 7 reviews

Current Resident: The schools are top notch. The teachers love their students! My daughters teacher was one of the nicest and most encouraging teacher I’ve ever talked to.
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• A-

• A

• 7,303 Population

Otsego

• Town in Minnesota
• 27 reviews

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
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• A-

• A-

• 15,630 Population

Hanover

• Town in Minnesota
• 20 reviews

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!
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• A-

• A-

• 3,234 Population

Buffalo

• Town in Minnesota
• 44 reviews

Current Resident: Buffalo is a town that has a strong community! There are many things to do around town and it is within a good distance for commutes to larger cities. There are not many restaurants to sit down at, but the food is great at the places available. One of my favorite things about Buffalo is the size of the town and the school programs offered. Buffalo High School provides many opportunities for students and is able to provide the community feeling throughout the area.
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• B+

• B+

• 15,996 Population

Rockford

• Town in Minnesota
• 9 reviews

Current Resident: Rockford is a small town in which everyone knows everyone and about their lives and that has been a great experience for me. I like how when I attend sporting events I get to have conversations with most of the home section fans and know them on a personal level, not just an acquaintance level. Another amazing thing about Rockford has been when a member of the community falls ill or has a type of problem, the whole neighborhood and community come together to support them, as made evident when a local teacher's two-year-old daughter fell ill with cancer and the students and families started the Miracles for Maia campaign with bracelets, T-shirts, and websites to help support the family. It has been a wonderful town to live in and be a part of the community of Rockford, where everyone knows everyone.
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• B+

• B

• 4,323 Population

Monticello

• Town in Minnesota
• 42 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!
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• B

• B+

• 13,316 Population

Chatham Township

• Town in Minnesota

• B

• A-

• 1,424 Population

Monticello Township

• Town in Minnesota
• 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.
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• B

• A-

• 3,236 Population

Montrose

• Town in Minnesota
• 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.
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• B

• B+

• 3,105 Population

Annandale

• Town in Minnesota
• 3 reviews

Nearby Resident: Overall Annandale, MN is well known for their higher level of education through their public schools. I have attended the Annandale community for my whole schooling career and will say that the teachers are very into their jobs. They practically know all of the student's names. And community is also very big for this small town. Everyone knows everyone.
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• B

• B+

• 3,332 Population

Marysville Township

• Town in Minnesota
• 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.
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• B

• B+

• 2,416 Population

Cokato

• Town in Minnesota
• 7 reviews

Current Resident: Cokato is a great place to live in central Minnesota. It is a town where everybody knows everybody by name. Cokato is a very safe town with no major crimes every really taking place, and each person is looked out for by other community members. This town is growing and offers many different restaurants and a few stores. The town is mostly known for it's annual festival, the Corn Carnival. This event lasts three days (Monday-Wednesday) and typically it takes place around the second week of August. The schools are very good at preparing students for success in the future and they provide a great environment.
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• B

• B+

• 2,732 Population

Franklin Township

• Town in Minnesota
• 9 reviews

Niche User: The city of Watertown does a good job at maintaining teh roadways and public property.
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• B

• A

• 2,841 Population

Waverly

• Town in Minnesota

• B-

• B

• 1,444 Population

Corinna Township

• Town in Minnesota

• B-

• B+

• 2,339 Population

Southside Township

• Town in Minnesota

• B-

• B+

• 1,620 Population

Maple Lake Township

• Town in Minnesota
• 13 reviews

Niche User: The area is kept nice and safe, and there is very little crime or vandalism or anything that would concern me.
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• B-

• A-

• 1,881 Population

Woodland Township

• Town in Minnesota
• 2 reviews

• B-

• B+

• 1,009 Population

Cokato Township

• Town in Minnesota
• 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.
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• B-

• B+

• 1,375 Population

Clearwater

• Town in Minnesota
• 1 review

Current Resident: Quiet small town that is in close range to other cities through easy access to interstate 94. It has the small town feel but has everything you need in town!
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• B

• B

• 1,847 Population

Maple Lake

• Town in Minnesota
• 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.
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• B

• B+

• 2,042 Population

Silver Creek Township

• Town in Minnesota
• 9 reviews

• B

• B+

• 2,502 Population

Howard Lake

• Town in Minnesota

• B-

• B

• 2,061 Population