Real Estate Investing in Bottineau County, North Dakota

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 4,351

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (58/100)

Mixed signals β€” some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
WEAK
2.5 / 5 (40/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 37.1% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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2.5/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.7% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $186,491
Avg Monthly Rent $792
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Bottineau County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in North Dakota: Bottineau has 2 cities, 2 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

Across Bottineau's 2 ZIPs, the investment landscape runs subdued: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Population dynamics in Bottineau haven't been supportive. a challenging fit for combined with underwhelming income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Avg Home Value
$186,491
Avg Monthly Rent
$792
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (ND)
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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Bottineau County

1 College 1,180 Students 447 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Dakota College at Bottineau
2-Year Public Β· 1,180 students
πŸ“ ~447 students rent off-campus

Cities in Bottineau County

ZIP Codes in Bottineau County, ND

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bottineau County

Is, ND a friendly market for rental owners?

Rental owners in, ND deal with a tenant-protective legal framework. Most standard eviction processes run on reasonable timelines.

How should investors approach, ND?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy, ND best. The market produces reliable results for that approach at the $186K price point.

How does, ND stack up for property investment?

With a 2.5/5 investability score, ND ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $186K and rents of $792/mo drive the underlying numbers.

Where does, ND sit compared to ND statewide?

, ND measures broadly in line with the ND state benchmark. Investors should treat statewide figures as a reference, not a substitute for local data.

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