Real Estate Investing in Morton County, North Dakota

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3 ZIP codes • Population: 31,973

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (53/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 13.5% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

2.6% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $245,274
Avg Monthly Rent $1,054
ZIP Codes 3

Investing in Morton County Real Estate

Morton County spans 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities in North Dakota, with a population of 31,973. The county's sluggish investment metrics reflect deeper structural challenges β€” worth studying before making commitments.

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

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

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Avg Home Value
$245,274
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,054
1% Rule
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Landlord Friendly (ND)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Bismarck, ND metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
46%
Days Pending
0/2
34 days

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Cities in Morton County

ZIP Codes in Morton County, ND

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Frequently Asked Questions About Morton County

Is, ND a good place for real estate investing?

Yes -, ND a 3.0/5 investability score. With $245K home prices against $1,054/mo monthly rent, the market delivers a reasonable entry point for new investors.

What type of investing works in, ND?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in, ND. With home values at $245K and rents near $1,054/mo, other strategies can work but produce predictable rather than outsized returns.

Are there empty rentals in, ND?

Vacancy in, ND is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $1,054/mo.

How does, ND stack up against ND overall?

Compared with ND overall, is broadly in line with on price and yield. $245K homes against $1,054/mo rents drive the comparison.

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