Real Estate Investing in McHenry County, North Dakota

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3 ZIP codes • Population: 2,733

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (56/100)

Mixed β€” values have been flat. OK for long-horizon buyers, less attractive if you may need to sell soon.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
WEAK
2.3 / 5 (43/100)

A cash-flow market β€” rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 17.8% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.0% CAGR).

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2.3/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

0.0% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $148,183
Avg Monthly Rent $864
ZIP Codes 3

Investing in McHenry County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in North Dakota: McHenry has 3 cities, 3 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

A 2.3 rating and a 0.0% 5-year CAGR are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting. McHenry County sits firmly in that category.

Demographics in McHenry show real pressure β€” $N/AK median income is soft relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$148,183
Avg Monthly Rent
$864
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (ND)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Minot, ND metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
0%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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Cities in McHenry County

ZIP Codes in McHenry County, ND

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Frequently Asked Questions About McHenry County

Where do home prices stand in, ND?

Typical homes in, ND go for around $148K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% reliable price movement.

How do landlord-tenant laws work in, ND?

Landlord-friendliness in, ND is tenant-protective. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

Is the tenant base reliable in, ND?

Tenant quality in, ND ranks as solid. Landlords generally report even-keeled occupancy at market rents of $864/mo.

Are home values higher in, ND than the rest of ND?

Against the ND average, is broadly in line with. The divergence is driven by local fundamentals rather than statewide trends.

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