Stutsman County, North Dakota Housing Market
In Stutsman County, North Dakota, the median home value is $208,400, with a median monthly rent of $774. This places Stutsman County at #1320 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #14 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: $1,144
- Establishments: 808
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 27
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 8,847 (avg $81,959)
- Outflow: 8,373 (avg $83,578)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Stutsman County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 58401 | 313.9 | +4.59% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Stutsman County | North Dakota Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $208,400 | $175,786 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $774 | $772 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 63.1% | 73.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 22.4 | 18.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Stutsman County is 18.6% above the North Dakota state average and 8.5% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $774/month is about equal to the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 22.4, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Stutsman County has an owner-occupancy rate of 63.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McLean County | Illinois | $208,400 | $1,009 |
| Madison County | Nebraska | $208,500 | $881 |
| Fulton County | Pennsylvania | $208,500 | $809 |
| Benton County | Iowa | $208,200 | $826 |
| Dodge County | Nebraska | $208,600 | $1,060 |
Other Counties in North Dakota
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver County | $215,700 | $756 | 95.2% |
| Traill County | $200,700 | $717 | 74.3% |
| Ramsey County | $199,300 | $714 | 54.5% |
| Mercer County | $198,500 | $1,031 | 81.1% |
| Bottineau County | $193,200 | $796 | 79.2% |
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).