Real Estate Investing in Benson, North Dakota

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9 ZIP codes • Population: 4,608

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (36/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 For Investors
POOR
0.0 / 5 (0/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
3 flags
  • High vacancy: 23.8% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.0% CAGR).
  • Elevated poverty: 32.7% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.

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Investability

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Appreciation

Long-term value growth

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Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Investing in Benson County Real Estate

Benson County is one of those North Dakota regions where numbers warn before they reward. 9 cities, 4,608 residents, and a rating that reflects material risk.

plainly Benson County's ☆☆☆☆☆ aggregate rating reflects tepid investor metrics across the board — soft rent growth, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth taking seriously.

Benson County's population trends and income levels suggest a region where affordability is strained, constraining how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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🎓 Colleges & Universities in Benson County

1 College 325 Students 243 Off-Campus Renters
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Cankdeska Cikana Community College
2-Year Public · 325 students
📍 ~243 students rent off-campus

Cities in Benson County

Saint Michael (1 ZIPs) Fort Totten (1 ZIPs) Maddock (1 ZIPs) Oberon (1 ZIPs) Minnewaukan (1 ZIPs) Tokio (1 ZIPs) Esmond (1 ZIPs) Knox (1 ZIPs) York (1 ZIPs)

ZIP Codes in Benson County, ND

58370
Saint Michael
Population 1,187
Avg Home $0
58335
Fort Totten
Population 1,047
Avg Home $0
58348
Maddock
Population 801
Avg Home $0
58357
Oberon
Population 549
Avg Home $0
58351
Minnewaukan
Population 375
Avg Home $0
58379
Tokio
Population 289
Avg Home $0
58332
Esmond
Population 216
Avg Home $0
58343
Knox
Population 78
Avg Home $0
58386
York
Population 66
Avg Home $0

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Frequently Asked Questions About Benson County

What do rentals go for in, ND?

Rents in, ND run near. Compared with median home prices that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

How does, ND rank within ND?

Versus statewide ND, is broadly in line with. Its /5 investability score reflects that position.

What is the rental occupancy rate in, ND?

Rental vacancy in, ND is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

How do experienced investors play, ND?

, ND investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ( prices, rents) make it a reasonable choice.

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