Real Estate Investing in Stark County, North Dakota

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6 ZIP codes • Population: 33,976

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (56/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
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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: 14.3% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.6% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $303,383
Avg Monthly Rent $976
ZIP Codes 6

Investing in Stark County Real Estate

Stark County spans 6 ZIP codes across 6 cities in North Dakota, with a population of 33,976. The county's soft investment metrics reflect deeper structural challenges β€” worth studying before making commitments.

Across Stark's 6 ZIPs, the investment landscape runs underwhelming: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Population dynamics in Stark haven't been supportive. less favorable for combined with modest income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$303,383
Avg Monthly Rent
$976
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (ND)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Dickinson, ND metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
62%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Stark County

1 College 1,453 Students 123 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Dickinson State University
4-Year Public Β· 1,453 students
πŸ“ ~123 students rent off-campus

Cities in Stark County

ZIP Codes in Stark County, ND

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stark County

Where do rents currently stand in, ND?

Expect rents around $976/mo per month in, ND. With home values at $303K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

Is ND a landlord-friendly state?

ND ranks as a tenant-protective state for landlord-tenant law. generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

What is the typical vacancy rate in, ND?

Expect elevated vacancy in, ND. Rents at $976/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

How deep is the rental pool in, ND?

, ND draws a measured base of working renters. Demand at the $976/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

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