Real Estate Investing in Horace, North Dakota (58047)

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Cass County • Population: 5,136 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 58047 (Horace, ND)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (74/100)

Solid choice — stable market with a reasonable entry point and good rental backup if you ever need to move.

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (33/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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Investability

Overall investment appeal

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $420,155
Avg Monthly Rent $1,975
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $148,833
% Renters 2.4%

Market Analysis: 58047 Horace

ZIP 58047 in Horace, ND carries a healthy set of headwinds. Home values near $420K and rents of $1,975/mo sit inside a market where underwriting has to be tight.

If the plan assumes clean turnover, on-time rent, and low maintenance on a $420K asset, 58047 is the wrong submarket. If the plan prices in friction, the yield can still work.

On the rental side, 58047 offers a low basis, the region around Horace has moved on in ways that the ZIP itself has not fully absorbed. The result is a discount with genuine reasons.

Resident income in 58047 sits below the county median. That reality colors rent collection, vacancy, and reinvestment math in ways that outside investors often underestimate.

Strategically, 58047 can be a high-return sleeve of a diversified portfolio — but it should not be the whole portfolio, and it should not be someone's first deal.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Horace:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 66/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
14/25
Stability
9/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Affordable
Homes cost 2.8× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+3.1%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,975/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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BALANCED MARKET
Fargo, ND-MN Metro Area
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
52 days
Average time to sell
Average
8.3%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Fargo, ND-MN metro data

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$456K$405K$353K$302K$250K$198KJan 2009Oct 2017Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$1,983$1,961$1,939$1,917$1,895$1,874Mar 2026Apr 2026May 2026

📊 How Does 58047 Compare?

Metric 58047 Horace Fargo, ND-MN North Dakota
Home Value $420,155 $421,150 N/A $278,677
5-Year CAGR 1.5% 2.9% N/A 3.7%
Avg Rent $1,975 $1,424 N/A -
Cap Rate 3.7% 2.6% - -
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Investability
Fair
Cap Rate
3.7%
Low
5yr Growth
+1.5%
Slow

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $420,155
Monthly Rent $1,975
Price-to-Rent 17.7:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 5.6%
Cap Rate 3.7%
5-Year IRR 5.2%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +3.1% ▲
3-Year CAGR +0.4% ▲
5-Year CAGR +1.5% ▲
10-Year CAGR +3.4% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.7%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.7%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
3.4%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+1.5%
Flat
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 58047

Population: 5,136

💰 Median Household Income
$148,833
This area
$148,833
State
$79,504
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
2.4%
This area
2.4%
State
19.2%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
0.4%
This area
0.4%
State
-6.2%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
39.9%
This area
39.9%
State
16.2%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
38.5 years
This area
38.5 years
State
28.3 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
3.4%
This area
3.4%
State
22.9%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 93.5%
Other/Mixed 4.7%
Hispanic/Latino 2.2%
Black/African American 1.8%
👶 Under 18
31.8%
This area
31.8%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
12.8%
This area
12.8%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
1.5%
This area
1.5%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 58047

A+ Avg School Grade
3 Schools
13.5:1 Avg Class Size
$17,878 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
754 Students
👨‍🏫
13.6:1 Class Size
💰
$17,878 Per Student
A+ Excellent

HORACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
443 Students
👨‍🏫
12.8:1 Class Size
💰
$17,878 Per Student
A+ Excellent

HORACE HIGH SCHOOL

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
676 Students
👨‍🏫
14.0:1 Class Size
💰
$17,878 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

7 Nearby 632 Off-Campus Students
C
Rasmussen University-North Dakota
44 students · 9.3 mi
C
The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo
173 students · 9.9 mi
C
Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Fargo
74 students · 10.4 mi
C+
Concordia College at Moorhead
1,868 students · 11.4 mi
C
Lynnes Welding Training
36 students · 11.6 mi
C+
Minnesota State University Moorhead
4,410 students · 11.9 mi
C+
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
11,952 students · 12.8 mi

Investor Insight: With 632 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the investability score for Horace, ND?

Horace, ND comes in at an investability rating of 2.0/5, with median home values near $420K and average rents around $1,975/mo. That combination puts it in the sturdy tier for investor interest.

Are tenants stable in Horace, ND?

Working renters make up the core of the Horace, ND tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

How strong are rents in Horace, ND?

Investors in Horace, ND typically see rents near $1,975/mo per month against $420K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

Is vacancy a concern in Horace, ND?

Rental vacancy in Horace, ND is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

Which investment style suits Horace, ND?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy Horace, ND best. The market produces steady results for that approach at the $420K price point.

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