Real Estate Investing in Drake, North Dakota

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 430 • McHenry County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (57/100)

Mixed — values have been flat. OK for long-horizon buyers, less attractive if you may need to sell soon.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (57/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 19.5% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.0% CAGR).

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

0.0/ 5

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 $88,105
Avg Monthly Rent $810
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Drake Real Estate

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

Across Drake's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run muted: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

firmly Drake's sale market has not rewarded patience. a challenging fit for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

Demographics in Drake show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is underwhelming relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Best ZIP codes in Minot, ND

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Avg Home Value
$88,105
Avg Monthly Rent
$810
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (ND)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Minot, ND metro

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

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☀️ Warm Market — Minot, ND metro
0
Days to pending
11.8%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Drake, ND

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Frequently Asked Questions About Drake, ND

Where do home prices stand in Drake, ND?

Expect median prices around $88K in Drake, ND. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been measured.

Is Drake in ND worth investing in?

Drake, ND rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $88K and rents near $810/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

What is the best play in Drake, ND?

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

Is Drake, ND good for landlords?

Drake, ND operates under ND law, which is landlord-friendly overall for landlords. Expect even-keeled treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

How tight is the rental market in Drake, ND?

Drake, ND sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader ND rental market.

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