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About Annandale, MN

Annandale is in Wright County, found in the southeastern part of Minnesota. It is about a one-hour drive from Minneapolis. The population is 3,420 (2020 U.S. Census). In 2010, the population was 3,228. This small increase means not quite 200 people moved to this small town over the last decade. Pretty much everybody knows everybody in this charming small town.

Historically, the town started in 1887 with a post office and was incorporated in 1888. It was named after a city in Scotland called Annan.

The Thayer Hotel, which opened in 1895, is still standing. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. From 1995 to 2011, it was open and operated as a bed and breakfast. It stayed closed from 2011 to 2016, when the owners retired. It reopened again in 2018 as a hotel and restaurant before the pandemic.

This town is best known for its nickname “ The Heart of the Lakes” because it is surrounded by 26 lakes within a radius of ten miles.

What to do in Annandale, MN

Fishing, boating, camping, and hunting are the most popular things to do in this area.

• Shopping: The shopping centers are Annandale Shopping Center, Bradlick Shopping Center, and Seoul Plaza, which offers Korean goods.
• Destination: Pleasant Lake is on the north side of the town, and Lake John is to the west. Rent a boat and enjoy all the fun on the lakes.
• Features: The Spilled Grain Brew House is an award-winning microbrewery that is a wonderful place to spend a few hours with friends. Golfers appreciate the Whispering Pines Golf Course. Everyone enjoys the activities at Annandale Rec Park.

Working in Annandale, MN

The town’s economy depends on construction, finance/insurance, tourism, and retail. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, compared to the national average of 6.0%. The median household income is $50,223 per year. The predicted job growth rate over the next ten years is 36.1%, which is higher when compared to the national average growth rate of 33.5%. The average commute time is 30 minutes.

Most jobs offered come from these industries: Building construction (11.5%), education (10.9%), hospitality (9.1%), health care (6.9%), social assistance (4.5%), metal products (3.9%), and finance/insurance (3.5%).

Annandale, MN Neighborhoods

This city has two neighborhoods of Annandale East and City Center.

• Annandale East**:** Going east from the city center leads to a beautiful rural area. The median home price in this area is $491,886, which compares favorably to the median price of a home in America at $423,600. Most homes are owner-occupied. Residential construction happened mostly between 1940 and 1999 in this neighborhood. You will find medium-sized three- and four-bedroom homes, large five-bedroom homes, townhouses, and apartment buildings. The average rent is $1,809, above 74.1 % of other parts of the state. The vacancy rate is 30.8%, so there are usually many places to rent, especially in the low season when the tourists are not in town.
• City Center: The median home price is $273,439. The average rent is $1,088, with a vacancy rate of 20.2%. This high rate may make finding a nice place to rent somewhat easier, except when all the homes are rented out for visiting tourists. This neighborhood is popular with professionals and families who enjoy living around the shores of Clearwater Lake or closer to downtown.

Annandale, MN School District

The public school district is Annadale Public Schools. The district spends around $12,797 per student annually. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16 to one.

There are no private schools in Annandale. There are 41 private schools within 50 miles. The nearest ones are about 14 miles away. The best-ranked ones in Wright County are St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic School (PK to 6th grade) in Delano, St. Michael Catholic School (K to 8th grade) in St. Michael, and Holy Spirit Academy (9th to 12th grades) in Monticello.

For higher education, no colleges and universities in the town are open. Bethel College is temporarily closed. There are more than 40 colleges and universities within around 50 miles. The closest one is the public, four-year college of St. Cloud State University is in the city of St. Cloud, which is 26 miles away. If you don’t mind commuting to school for about an hour, there are many terrific schools in Minneapolis.

Moving to Annandale, MN

This information will help you organize your move to the area.

Annandale Municipal offers water and sewer services. Xcel Energy provides electricity, or you may want to buy your power service from the Wright Hennepin Cooperative. CenterPoint Energy provides natural gas. Sanitation services are provided by West Central Sanitation. TV, telephone, and Internet connections are provided by Windstream Communications, Midco, and others.

The Public Works Department of the city government manages the seven public parks. The amenities offered include playgrounds, fishing piers, picnic shelters with grills, boat launches, trails, basketball courts, and ball fields.

The local government has an elected mayor and four elected city council members.

Annandale, MN Housing

The median home price in this area is $429,900, trending up by 24.3% year-over-year. The moderate home prices, which are 28% below the national average, help control the cost of living in this area. Higher health care costs, more costly groceries, and other goods and services drive up the cost of living in this area. However, the cost of living is 4% lower than other communities in the state and 1% lower than the national average.