Pierce County, North Dakota Housing Market
In Pierce County, North Dakota, the median home value is $147,300, with a median monthly rent of $850. This places Pierce County at #2276 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #32 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: $996
- Establishments: 176
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 2
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 1,609 (avg $79,206)
- Outflow: 1,549 (avg $79,839)
- IRS Statistics of Income
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| Metric | Pierce County | North Dakota Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $147,300 | $175,786 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $850 | $772 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 81.6% | 73.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 14.4 | 18.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Pierce County is 16.2% below the North Dakota state average and 35.3% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $850/month is 10.1% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 14.4, buying a home in Pierce 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.
Pierce County has an owner-occupancy rate of 81.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | Kentucky | $147,300 | $698 |
| Lynn County | Texas | $147,300 | $927 |
| Potter County | Texas | $147,300 | $1,022 |
| Kanawha County | West Virginia | $147,300 | $906 |
| Lawrence County | Pennsylvania | $147,200 | $831 |
Other Counties in North Dakota
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| McHenry County | $151,000 | $713 | 81.4% |
| Nelson County | $139,700 | $582 | 75.1% |
| Kidder County | $156,600 | $853 | 76.1% |
| Burke County | $158,100 | $684 | 75.1% |
| Towner County | $134,800 | $757 | 78.8% |
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).