Real Estate Investing in Center, North Dakota

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,090 • Oliver County

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Should you buy in Center, ND? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (47/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (33/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 23.5% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Declining values: -0.1% 5-year CAGR — values have moved lower.

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2.0/ 5

Investability

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Appreciation

Long-term value growth

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $246,303
Avg Monthly Rent $927
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Center Real Estate

Center, ND covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are lackluster — this is not a market to enter casually.

Center is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. unambiguously out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

The $927/mo / $246K relationship in Center looks modest once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. leans the realized yield tends to disappoint.

The 0% renter share in Center masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Best ZIP codes in Bismarck, ND

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Avg Home Value
$246,303
Avg Monthly Rent
$927
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (ND)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Bismarck, ND metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
46%
Days Pending
0/2
34 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Bismarck, ND metro
34
Days to pending
10.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Center, ND

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Frequently Asked Questions About Center, ND

What are home prices like in Center, ND?

The median home value in Center, ND is roughly $246K. That puts it reasonable relative to the ND statewide average.

Are renters plentiful in Center, ND?

Center, ND draws a steady base of working renters. Demand at the $927/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

Which real estate strategy fits Center, ND?

The best-fit strategy in Center, ND is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

How high is vacancy risk in Center, ND?

Center, ND carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect measured absorption at market rents of $927/mo.

What does house hacking look like in Center, ND?

For house hackers, Center, ND is a challenging. The $927/mo rent on a unit helps defray the mortgage on a $246K property.

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