Divide County, North Dakota Housing Market

In Divide County, North Dakota, the median home value is $167,600, with a median monthly rent of $1,105. This places Divide County at #1853 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #23 within North Dakota.

Median Home Value $167,600
Median Rent $1,105/mo
Owner Occupancy 77.3%
Price/Rent Ratio 12.6

📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)

ℹ️ FHFA HPI data is not available for this county due to limited mortgage transaction volume.

📍 Economic Snapshot

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Employment & Wages

493
jobs (private sector)
  • Avg weekly wage: $1,168
  • Establishments: 104
  • BLS QCEW, 2025
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Migration Patterns

+22
net migration (filers, 2021-2022)
  • Inflow: 884 (avg $93,485)
  • Outflow: 862 (avg $94,115)
  • IRS Statistics of Income

How Divide County Compares

MetricDivide CountyNorth Dakota AverageU.S. Average
Median Home Value $167,600 $175,786 $227,706
Median Gross Rent $1,105 $772 $968
Owner Occupancy Rate 77.3% 73.6% 73.3%
Price/Rent Ratio 12.6 18.9 18.7

Market Analysis

The median home value in Divide County is 4.7% below the North Dakota state average and 26.4% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,105/month is 43.1% above the state average.

With a price-to-rent ratio of 12.6, buying a home in Divide County is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.

Divide County has an owner-occupancy rate of 77.3%, compared to 73.6% in North Dakota and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.

Similar Counties by Home Value

CountyStateMedian Home ValueMedian Rent
Tazewell County Illinois $167,500 $909
Dent County Missouri $167,500 $660
Foster County North Dakota $167,500 $780
Nottoway County Virginia $167,500 $972
Upshur County Texas $167,800 $995

Other Counties in North Dakota

CountyMedian Home ValueMedian RentOwner Occ.
Foster County $167,500 $780 79.7%
Renville County $166,000 $828 78.7%
Slope County $170,000 $525 80.7%
Bowman County $164,900 $765 83.3%
Sargent County $163,200 $816 72.5%

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).