Based on recent Lands of America data, Michigan ranks sixth in the United States for the combined number of land listings currently for sale in the state. By overall acreage of land for sale, Michigan ranks 22nd. Lands of America data shows more than $6 billion in land and rural real estate for sale in Michigan. The total size of Michigan land for sale is 369,978 acres. Of the 83 counties in Michigan, Oakland County had the most land and rural real estate for sale. There were 750 acres of sold land in Michigan recorded last month through the Lands of America sales program. This reflects a change in sales activity over data from the previous month. Marquette County recorded the most land sales recently in the state. Along with public hunting lands, Michigan boasts over two million acres of private land managed as commercial forest for hunters to track white-tailed deer, elk, bear, grouse, and more. Bounded by four Great Lakes, it's fair to say the fishing ain't bad, either. The state has also been ranked among the ten best states for the cost of living by U.S. News & World Report. In terms of size, Michigan is the country's 11th-largest state, covering an area of 96,810 square miles (62 million acres). In total, 56,539 square miles of the state is land, while the remaining 40,175 square miles comprises water. Wildlife species to be found on land for sale in Michigan include whitetail deer, grouse, turkey, bear, ducks, and geese. Fishermen can enjoy casting for bass, trout, pike, and walleye.