Real Estate Investing in Williams County, North Dakota

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3 ZIP codes • Population: 36,832

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (50/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
WEAK
2.7 / 5 (42/100)

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: 22.8% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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2.7/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

2.0% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $330,998
Avg Monthly Rent $1,244
ZIP Codes 3

Investing in Williams County Real Estate

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

Across Williams's 3 ZIPs, the investment landscape runs thin: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

The 0% renter share in Williams masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$330,998
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,244
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (ND)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Williston, ND metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
38%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Williams County

1 College 912 Students 208 Off-Campus Renters
C
Williston State College
2-Year Public Β· 912 students
πŸ“ ~208 students rent off-campus

Cities in Williams County

ZIP Codes in Williams County, ND

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Frequently Asked Questions About Williams County

Should investors worry about vacancy in, ND?

Vacancy risk in, ND is elevated. That supports consistent cash flow for typical rental holds.

How expensive is real estate in, ND?

Homes in, ND typically sell near $331K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which predictable long-term demand.

What do landlords charge for rent in, ND?

The typical rental in, ND commands about $1,244/mo monthly. That rent profile predictable cash flow against the $331K purchase basis.

Is rental property easy to operate in, ND?

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

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