Real Estate Investing in Cass County, North Dakota

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15 ZIP codes • Population: 184,381

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (57/100)

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
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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2.5/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

2.5% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $335,135
Avg Monthly Rent $1,098
ZIP Codes 15

Investing in Cass County Real Estate

Cass County spans 15 ZIP codes across 11 cities in North Dakota, with a population of 184,381. The county's soft investment metrics reflect deeper structural challenges β€” worth studying before making commitments.

A 2.5 rating and a 0.0% 5-year CAGR are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting. Cass County sits firmly in that category.

Population dynamics in Cass haven't been supportive. better suited elsewhere for combined with muted income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Prairie Property Management offers rental expertise in Fargo/West Fargo, Moorhead, Bismarck-Mandan, Watford City, and Williston. summary from their website

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Avg Home Value
$335,135
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,098
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (ND)
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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Cass County

5 Colleges 12,279 Students 478 Off-Campus Renters
C+
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
4-Year Public Β· 11,952 students
πŸ“ ~478 students rent off-campus
C
The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo
2-Year For-Profit Β· 173 students
C
Lynnes Welding Training
Vocational For-Profit Β· 36 students
C
Rasmussen University-North Dakota
4-Year For-Profit Β· 44 students
C
Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Fargo
Vocational For-Profit Β· 74 students

Cities in Cass County

ZIP Codes in Cass County, ND

58103 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Fargo
Population 48,520
Avg Home $273,576
Avg Rent $852/mo
58104 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Fargo
Population 47,481
Avg Home $410,082
Avg Rent $1,287/mo
58078 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
West Fargo
Population 39,946
Avg Home $361,003
Avg Rent $1,282/mo
58102 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Fargo
Population 32,591
Avg Home $277,454
Avg Rent $1,045/mo
58047 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Horace
Population 5,136
Avg Home $420,155
Avg Rent $1,975/mo
58012 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Casselton
Population 2,805
Avg Home $328,708
Avg Rent $873/mo
58051 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Horace
Population 1,654
Avg Home $422,145
Avg Rent $873/mo
58059 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Mapleton
Population 1,625
Avg Home $345,338
Avg Rent $1,296/mo
58042 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Harwood
Population 1,391
Avg Home $392,917
Avg Rent $1,107/mo
58005 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Harwood
Population 779
Avg Home $453,321
Avg Rent $990/mo
58021 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Davenport
Population 528
Avg Home $326,649
Avg Rent $1,062/mo
58011 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Buffalo
Population 507
Avg Home $255,988
Avg Rent $990/mo
58052 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Leonard
Population 496
Avg Home $275,561
Avg Rent $1,062/mo
58048 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Arthur
Population 478
Avg Home $200,339
Avg Rent $873/mo
58064 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Page
Population 444
Avg Home $283,789
Avg Rent $909/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cass County

What is the best play in, ND?

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

Is it easy to find good tenants in, ND?

, ND offers a reliable renter base at the $1,098/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

What price range are homes in, ND?

In, ND the median home value sits at $335K. Against the broader ND market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

How does, ND stack up against ND overall?

, 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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