Sherburne County = Home.

With new housing options throughout the county, and with housing prices 20-30% less than those in the Twin Cities metro, you will be sure to find an ideal housing option.

Home to the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge and 51 parks countywide, including 5 county parks and the Great Northern Regional Trail (great for biking)! Nature is calling you in Sherburne County.

Not only is Sherburne County home to multiple award-winning school districts, but the county also provides a Child Care Availability Map to help you find quality child care quickly.

Moving into Sherburne County opens the door to some of Minnesota’s most student‑focused, high‑performing public school districts and charter schools. Families relocating here gain access to diverse educational environments, innovative programming, and supportive communities that put students on a path to success from kindergarten through graduation.

Sherburne County is a place where families can truly feel at ease, with violent‑crime rates that stay well below both Minnesota and national averages year after year. Many of our communities report zero or near‑zero violent incidents in recent Minnesota BCA data, and independent safety analyses, like Safewise in certain years, have even ranked Big Lake among the safest cities in Minnesota. With property‑crime levels also lower than those found in similar communities nationwide, Sherburne County offers a warm, secure environment that families can count on.

Sherburne County is one of Minnesota’s fastest‑growing job markets, with total employment increasing by roughly 20% over the last decade—outpacing the state’s overall job‑growth rate, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Major sectors like manufacturing, transportation, healthcare, and professional services continue to expand, providing stable, well‑paying opportunities for residents. For families looking to move, this steady economic growth, paired with short commutes, strong local employers, and easy access to the Twin Cities job market, makes Sherburne County an exciting place to build a future.