Adams County, North Dakota Housing Market
In Adams County, North Dakota, the median home value is $113,200, with a median monthly rent of $594. This places Adams County at #2752 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #46 within North Dakota.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
ℹ️ FHFA HPI data is not available for this county due to limited mortgage transaction volume.
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,041
- Establishments: 106
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 1
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 891 (avg $67,455)
- Outflow: 864 (avg $68,049)
- IRS Statistics of Income
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| Metric | Adams County | North Dakota Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $113,200 | $175,786 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $594 | $772 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 71.8% | 73.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 15.9 | 18.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Adams County is 35.6% below the North Dakota state average and 50.3% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $594/month is 23.1% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 15.9, the buy-vs-rent decision in Adams County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Adams County has an owner-occupancy rate of 71.8%, compared to 73.6% in North Dakota and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telfair County | Georgia | $113,300 | $712 |
| Vermillion County | Indiana | $113,100 | $750 |
| Oregon County | Missouri | $113,300 | $639 |
| Cattaraugus County | New York | $113,100 | $770 |
| Jefferson County | Arkansas | $113,400 | $888 |
Other Counties in North Dakota
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells County | $114,500 | $648 | 77.1% |
| Sheridan County | $110,300 | $373 | 84.0% |
| LaMoure County | $117,200 | $766 | 83.6% |
| Emmons County | $117,200 | $568 | 79.8% |
| Hettinger County | $117,300 | $785 | 76.8% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).