free land under the homestead act
1,569
160 acres of land
In 1848, the cost of an acre of land varied widely depending on location, quality, and demand. In the United States, the average price of an acre of land ranged from $1 to $20, with prime agricultural land in the Midwest commanding higher prices. Factors such as proximity to transportation networks and urban centers also influenced land prices during this time period.
Then as now, the price of a plot of land depends on location, location, location.
$1/acre
The Homestead Act offered 160 acre farm plots for no cost.
one dollar an acre
free land under the homestead act
Cost of land may be $5000 per acre.
The cost of an acre of land in Jacksonville Florida varies significantly. An acre of land in the city will be more than land in a rural setting.
$1,500 to $2,500 per acre
$297.74
The Homestead Act made Western Land a lower cost to those who would farm it.
Its about $6000 per acre depending on location of the land
Depending on the area, the cost of an acre of land in San Jose, CA is about $400,000 to $900,000. In the downtown area, an acre would cost several million dollars if it were for sale.
Plains farmers were the group likely to have received land provided under the Homestead Act.