Real Estate Investing in Benson County, North Dakota

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 597

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (51/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ 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: 23.7% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.
  • Declining values: -3.9% 5-year CAGR β€” values have moved lower.

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2.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

0.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $156,100
Avg Monthly Rent $783
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Benson County Real Estate

Benson County (ND) covers 1 ZIPs and 1 municipalities. plainly the fundamentals here skew distressed, and both rent and price trends have been underwhelming across most of the geography.

Benson is the kind of county where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. firmly out-of-state capital should be especially careful with carry-in assumptions.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Benson β€” soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts β€” are among the reasons the β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜†β˜† rating sits where it does.

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Avg Home Value
$156,100
Avg Monthly Rent
$783
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (ND)
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Cities in Benson County

ZIP Codes in Benson County, ND

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Frequently Asked Questions About Benson County

Is in ND worth investing in?

, ND scores 2.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $156K and rents near $783/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

Is rental property easy to operate in, ND?

ND law tenant-protective for landlords, and inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

What strategy should investors use in, ND?

Most investors in, ND run a careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy. It aligns with the 2.0/5 investability profile and the market fundamentals.

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

, ND offers a even-keeled renter base at the $783/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

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