The value of land for sale in Manistee County recently on Land.com was approximately $87 million. This represents almost 3,000 acres of farms and rural real estate for sale in Manistee County. Manistee County ranks 25th in the state for the total acreage of land currently advertised for sale. Of all locations in Manistee County with farms and rural land for sale, Manistee had the most land for sale. Based on its natural assets, tourism and recreation are important sectors for the Manistee County economy. Manistee County is Michigan's 26th biggest county (1,280 square miles). It's located in the Northwest Michigan region of the state.