Ward County, North Dakota Housing Market
In Ward County, North Dakota, the median home value is $267,100, with a median monthly rent of $1,048. This places Ward County at #800 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #8 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: $1,216
- Establishments: 2,570
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 65
- Multi-family: 63
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 29,071 (avg $89,239)
- Outflow: 26,397 (avg $93,331)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Ward County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 58703 | 299.9 | +5.58% | 2025 |
| 2 | 58701 | 282.8 | +0.78% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Ward County | North Dakota Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $267,100 | $175,786 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,048 | $772 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 60.8% | 73.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.2 | 18.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Ward County is 51.9% above the North Dakota state average and 17.3% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,048/month is 35.8% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.2, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Ward County has an owner-occupancy rate of 60.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegan County | Michigan | $267,100 | $1,100 |
| Outagamie County | Wisconsin | $267,300 | $1,057 |
| Shoshone County | Idaho | $267,400 | $943 |
| Warren County | New York | $267,400 | $1,105 |
| Blue Earth County | Minnesota | $266,700 | $1,123 |
Other Counties in North Dakota
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morton County | $263,900 | $1,076 | 74.2% |
| Stark County | $271,700 | $960 | 66.8% |
| Dunn County | $275,000 | $922 | 74.3% |
| Grand Forks County | $252,700 | $992 | 51.8% |
| Williams County | $284,800 | $1,123 | 53.0% |
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).