Dunn County, North Dakota Housing Market
In Dunn County, North Dakota, the median home value is $275,000, with a median monthly rent of $922. This places Dunn County at #754 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #6 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: $1,790
- Establishments: 197
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 18
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 1,639 (avg $122,179)
- Outflow: 1,555 (avg $126,590)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Dunn County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 58601 | 355.5 | +5.87% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Dunn County | North Dakota Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $275,000 | $175,786 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $922 | $772 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 74.3% | 73.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 24.9 | 18.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Dunn County is 56.4% above the North Dakota state average and 20.8% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $922/month is 19.4% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 24.9, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Dunn County has an owner-occupancy rate of 74.3%, 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
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denali Borough | Alaska | $275,000 | $825 |
| Bear Lake County | Idaho | $275,000 | $632 |
| Christian County | Missouri | $274,900 | $1,058 |
| Hancock County | Indiana | $274,800 | $1,203 |
| Lancaster County | Nebraska | $275,200 | $1,085 |
Other Counties in North Dakota
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stark County | $271,700 | $960 | 66.8% |
| Ward County | $267,100 | $1,048 | 60.8% |
| Williams County | $284,800 | $1,123 | 53.0% |
| Morton County | $263,900 | $1,076 | 74.2% |
| Grand Forks County | $252,700 | $992 | 51.8% |
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).