Farmland Prices In The United States

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U.S. Farmland Prices

Over the last 20 years, the price of farmland per acre in the United States has risen by an average of 4.9% per year to $5,586 per acre as of 2019. This represents an increase of $3,485 per acre of farmland over this time period.

The values shown here only represent farmland appreciation. To view total farmland returns, including cash rent and land appreciation, see the Farmland Returns section.

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Cost Per Acre of Farmland: Top 5 States

As of December 12th, 2021

1. new jersey $14,020 2. california $10,738 $8,439 4. delaware $8,414 5. maryland $7,288 $6,755 Click here to see the full list

Data referenced herein: USDA and NCREIF with additional calculations performed by AcreTrader. All calculations assume reinvestment of dividends.

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