Land and home values in North Dakota
Across North Dakota's 53 counties, residential land is about $5.67 per sq ft at the state median ($246,898 an acre). The typical home is worth about $289,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $1,080 a month. Largest city: Fargo; capital: Bismarck. Values as of October 12, 2026.
Open on the satellite mapState values
| Land: residential | $5.67 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $246,898 | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $61,725 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $2,450 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $289,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $193,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $398,000 | upper quartile |
| Build new | $194 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $910 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $1,080 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $1,500 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $1,780 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 4.5% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top tier | 10 | $7.46 | $468,000 | $1,350 |
| Upper | 25 | $7.46 | $373,000 | $1,260 |
| Mid | 25 | $7.09 | $315,000 | $1,080 |
| Entry | 31 | $5.51 | $241,000 | $1,070 |
| Small town | 26 | $5.47 | $289,000 | $985 |
| Rural | 33 | $2.41 | $249,000 | $1,100 |
| Farmland | 78 | $1.66 | $193,000 | $930 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Every county
| County | Setting | Land $/sq ft | Per acre | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottineau County | Rural | $21.10 | $919,116 | $314,000 | $760 |
| Williams County | Small town | $9.62 | $419,134 | $400,000 | $1,170 |
| McKenzie County | Rural | $8.91 | $388,250 | $530,000 | $1,360 |
| Cass County | Metro core | $7.28 | $317,204 | $316,000 | $1,120 |
| Ward County | Metro core | $6.88 | $299,606 | $315,000 | $1,160 |
| Burleigh County | Metro core | $6.29 | $274,036 | $349,000 | $1,230 |
| Grand Forks County | Metro core | $6.00 | $261,142 | $271,000 | $1,170 |
| Mountrail County | Rural | $5.67 | $246,898 | $218,000 | $1,220 |
| Stark County | Small town | $5.47 | $238,447 | $305,000 | $1,050 |
| Morton County | Metro core | $5.41 | $235,834 | $317,000 | $1,080 |
| Billings County | Small town | $3.71 | $161,433 | $379,000 | $795 |
| Stutsman County | Small town | $3.66 | $159,560 | $232,000 | $870 |
| Dunn County | Small town | $3.66 | $159,255 | $381,000 | $865 |
| McLean County | Rural | $3.58 | $155,901 | $290,000 | $890 |
| Barnes County | Rural | $2.97 | $129,547 | $237,000 | $940 |
| Oliver County | Suburban | $2.60 | $113,169 | $247,000 | $1,030 |
| Ramsey County | Rural | $2.53 | $110,033 | $249,000 | $870 |
| Mercer County | Rural | $2.27 | $98,838 | $216,000 | $1,160 |
| Bowman County | Rural | $1.94 | $84,594 | $206,000 | $860 |
| Traill County | Rural | $1.88 | $82,067 | $226,000 | $875 |
| Slope County | Rural | $1.86 | $80,978 | $195,000 | $930 |
| Divide County | Rural | $1.82 | $79,366 | $192,000 | $1,530 |
| Foster County | Rural | $1.82 | $79,149 | $192,000 | $875 |
| Renville County | Suburban | $1.80 | $78,277 | $190,000 | $1,310 |
| McHenry County | Suburban | $1.79 | $77,972 | $196,000 | $1,000 |
| Burke County | Rural | $1.68 | $73,094 | $181,000 | $860 |
| Pierce County | Rural | $1.67 | $72,919 | $186,000 | $875 |
| Kidder County | Rural | $1.66 | $72,135 | $179,000 | $870 |
| Richland County | Small town | $1.51 | $65,819 | $203,000 | $930 |
| Hettinger County | Rural | $1.51 | $65,732 | $183,000 | $915 |
| Nelson County | Rural | $1.41 | $61,420 | $160,000 | $895 |
| Towner County | Rural | $1.34 | $58,414 | $154,000 | $870 |
| Steele County | Rural | $1.28 | $55,931 | $150,000 | $1,020 |
| Walsh County | Rural | $1.28 | $55,844 | $169,000 | $870 |
| Eddy County | Rural | $1.19 | $51,967 | $142,000 | $915 |
| Golden Valley County | Rural | $1.19 | $51,880 | $142,000 | $1,040 |
| Cavalier County | Rural | $1.16 | $50,704 | $138,000 | $865 |
| Griggs County | Rural | $1.13 | $49,223 | $137,000 | $865 |
| Pembina County | Rural | $1.11 | $48,526 | $147,000 | $730 |
| Emmons County | Rural | $1.10 | $48,003 | $134,000 | $910 |
| Adams County | Rural | $1.05 | $45,694 | $130,000 | $960 |
| LaMoure County | Rural | $1.03 | $44,997 | $126,000 | $915 |
| Wells County | Rural | $1.03 | $44,997 | $127,000 | $1,020 |
| Sheridan County | Rural | $1.01 | $44,083 | $126,000 | $930 |
| Benson County | Rural | $0.94 | $40,859 | $127,000 | $910 |
| Logan County | Rural | $0.91 | $39,465 | $117,000 | $1,140 |
| Rolette County | Rural | $0.85 | $36,895 | $109,000 | $1,060 |
| Ransom County | Rural | $0.83 | $36,373 | $235,000 | $1,060 |
| Grant County | Rural | $0.80 | $34,761 | $107,000 | $1,080 |
| Sioux County | Rural | $0.73 | $31,886 | $101,000 | $865 |
| McIntosh County | Rural | $0.69 | $30,144 | $96,400 | $835 |
| Sargent County | Rural | $0.54 | $23,697 | $195,000 | $1,170 |
| Dickey County | Rural | $0.46 | $19,907 | $195,000 | $930 |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in North Dakota?
Residential land in North Dakota is about $5.67 per square foot, or $246,898 an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $61,725. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
Where is land most expensive in North Dakota?
The highest county medians for residential land are Bottineau County ($21.10 per sq ft), Williams County ($9.62 per sq ft), McKenzie County ($8.91 per sq ft), Cass County ($7.28 per sq ft).
Where is land cheapest in North Dakota?
The lowest county medians are Dickey County ($0.46 per sq ft), Sargent County ($0.54 per sq ft), McIntosh County ($0.69 per sq ft), Sioux County ($0.73 per sq ft); farmland and remote acreage are cheaper still.
What is the typical home value in North Dakota?
The typical (median) home in North Dakota is worth about $289,000, with entry-level homes around $193,000 and upper-end homes around $398,000, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in North Dakota?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $1,080 a month in North Dakota, a 1-bedroom about $910 and a 3-bedroom about $1,500 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in North Dakota?
Farmland averages about $2,450 an acre in North Dakota (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.