Real Estate Investing in Linton, North Dakota (58552)

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Emmons County • Population: 1,460 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 58552 (Linton, ND)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (68/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 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
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 27.0% of homes vacant — above national norms.

• Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $158,385
Avg Monthly Rent $783
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $62,000
% Renters 22.4%

Market Analysis: 58552 Linton

Meanwhile, ZIP 58552 has challenges — vacancy pressure, softer price growth, and tenant stability concerns sit alongside the $158K median. It rewards specialists, not generalists.

If the plan assumes clean turnover, on-time rent, and low maintenance on a $158K asset, 58552 is the wrong submarket. If the plan prices in friction, the yield can still work.

The gap between 58552 and stronger Linton ZIPs is not closing quickly. Investors should weight long-horizon assumptions accordingly.

Who lives in 58552 is part of why the ZIP is priced as it is. The demographic profile requires hands-on management, tight screening, and local knowledge.

appears to the ZIP is not uninvestable, but it is unforgiving. Section 8 landlords, local operators, and specialized value-add funds are the investor types that tend to succeed.

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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 Linton:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 68/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Affordable
Homes cost 2.6× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+13.6%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $783/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.

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$162K$151K$141K$130K$120K$109KFeb 2017Nov 2021Jul 2026

📊 How Does 58552 Compare?

Metric 58552 Linton North Dakota
Home Value $158,385 $158,385 $278,677
5-Year CAGR 4.8% 4.8% 3.7%
Avg Rent $783 $783 -
Cap Rate 3.9% 3.9% -
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With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.9%
Low
5yr Growth
+4.8%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $158,385
Monthly Rent $783
Price-to-Rent 16.9:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 5.9%
Cap Rate 3.9%
5-Year IRR 8.6%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +13.6% ▲
3-Year CAGR +8.4% ▲
5-Year CAGR +4.8% ▲
10-Year CAGR N/A

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.9%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.9%). 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
27.0%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+4.8%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 58552

Population: 1,460

💰 Median Household Income
$62,000
This area
$62,000
State
$79,504
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
22.4%
This area
22.4%
State
19.2%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
1.3%
This area
1.3%
State
-6.2%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
19.5%
This area
19.5%
State
16.2%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
57.5 years
This area
57.5 years
State
28.3 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
27.0%
This area
27.0%
State
22.9%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 95.6%
Other/Mixed 3.7%
Hispanic/Latino 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
👶 Under 18
14.7%
This area
14.7%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
30.9%
This area
30.9%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
3.3%
This area
3.3%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 58552

A+ Avg School Grade
2 Schools
10.3:1 Avg Class Size
$20,054 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

LINTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 08 School
👥
164 Students
👨‍🏫
10.3:1 Class Size
💰
$20,054 Per Student
A Very Good

LINTON HIGH SCHOOL

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
82 Students
👨‍🏫
10.3:1 Class Size
💰
$20,054 Per Student
About Repit School Scores

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We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

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  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of market is Linton, ND for investors?

Our data puts Linton, ND at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $158K and rents around $783/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

What is the typical rental rate in Linton, ND?

Investors in Linton, ND typically see rents near $783/mo per month against $158K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

What is the typical renter like in Linton, ND?

Tenant quality in Linton, ND ranks as solid. Landlords generally report steady occupancy at market rents of $783/mo.

Should investors worry about vacancy in Linton, ND?

Linton, ND sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader ND rental market.

What is the smart move for investors in Linton, ND?

In Linton, ND the healthy play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $158K prices and $783/mo rents suits that approach.

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