Real Estate Investing in Grafton, North Dakota

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 5,051 • Walsh County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (79/100)

Solid choice — stable market with a reasonable entry point and good rental backup if you ever need to move.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • Elevated vacancy: 8.0% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.3% 5yr CAGR

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 $167,788
Avg Monthly Rent $783
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Grafton Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of North Dakota: Grafton has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

A 3.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Grafton is in that category.

Transaction volume in Grafton has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Looking more closely, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Grafton — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Avg Home Value
$167,788
Avg Monthly Rent
$783
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (ND)

ZIP Codes in Grafton, ND

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grafton, ND

How strong is the working-renter base in Grafton, ND?

Tenant demand in Grafton, ND is solid. The local workforce $783/mo rents across most rental classes.

Is Grafton, ND good for landlords?

Grafton, ND falls under ND landlord-tenant law, which is landlord-friendly. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

Is housing expensive in Grafton, ND?

Grafton, ND median home values land near $168K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $783/mo-per-month rentals.

How much is rent in Grafton, ND?

Rents in Grafton, ND run near $783/mo. Compared with median home prices of $168K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

Is Grafton, ND a good market for buy-and-hold investors?

Our data puts Grafton, ND at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $168K and rents around $783/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

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