Stark County, North Dakota Housing Market
In Stark County, North Dakota, the median home value is $271,700, with a median monthly rent of $960. This places Stark County at #773 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #7 within North Dakota.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,472
- Establishments: 1,510
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 65
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 13,597 (avg $91,821)
- Outflow: 12,393 (avg $94,482)
- IRS Statistics of Income
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| Metric | Stark County | North Dakota Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $271,700 | $175,786 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $960 | $772 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 66.8% | 73.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 23.6 | 18.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Stark County is 54.6% above the North Dakota state average and 19.3% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $960/month is 24.4% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 23.6, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Stark County has an owner-occupancy rate of 66.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grundy County | Illinois | $271,700 | $1,177 |
| Saunders County | Nebraska | $271,700 | $960 |
| Jerome County | Idaho | $271,800 | $966 |
| Greene County | New York | $271,600 | $1,004 |
| Polk County | Wisconsin | $271,900 | $957 |
Other Counties in North Dakota
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunn County | $275,000 | $922 | 74.3% |
| Ward County | $267,100 | $1,048 | 60.8% |
| Morton County | $263,900 | $1,076 | 74.2% |
| Williams County | $284,800 | $1,123 | 53.0% |
| 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).