Real Estate Investing in Hazen, North Dakota (58545)

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Mercer • Population: 3,278 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 58545 (Hazen, 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.

📈 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: 24.0% 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 $257,167
Avg Monthly Rent $1,062
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $76,500
% Renters 19.1%

Market Analysis: 58545 Hazen

ZIP 58545 inside Mercer looks affordable on the surface — median value of $257K — but the discount exists for reasons that a careful buyer should understand before committing.

Distressed markets are won on execution, not on spreadsheets. ZIP 58545 shows the profile where tenant screening, deferred maintenance, and local relationships determine the outcome.

Put differently, 58545 offers a low basis, the region around Hazen has moved on in ways that the ZIP itself has not fully absorbed. The result is a discount with genuine reasons.

A healthy renter share of 19% in 58545 is not, on its own, a problem — but paired with below-average income and high mobility, it changes the operating playbook.

Experienced landlords with local relationships tend to find 58545 workable. Turnkey investors from out of state usually find the numbers do not hold up in practice.

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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 Hazen:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 68/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.4× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+9.0%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,062/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)

$266K$241K$216K$191K$166K$141KAug 2012Aug 2019Jul 2026

📊 How Does 58545 Compare?

Metric 58545 Hazen North Dakota
Home Value $257,167 $257,167 $278,677
5-Year CAGR 3.7% 3.7% 3.7%
Avg Rent $1,062 $1,062 -
Cap Rate 3.2% 3.2% -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.2%
Low
5yr Growth
+3.7%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $257,167
Monthly Rent $1,062
Price-to-Rent 20.2:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 5.0%
Cap Rate 3.2%
5-Year IRR 6.9%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +9.0% ▲
3-Year CAGR +4.2% ▲
5-Year CAGR +3.7% ▲
10-Year CAGR +1.2% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.2%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.2%). 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
24.0%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+3.7%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 58545

Population: 3,278

💰 Median Household Income
$76,500
This area
$76,500
State
$79,504
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
19.1%
This area
19.1%
State
19.2%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
2.5%
This area
2.5%
State
-6.2%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
25.1%
This area
25.1%
State
16.2%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
47.1 years
This area
47.1 years
State
28.3 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
24.0%
This area
24.0%
State
22.9%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 91.4%
Other/Mixed 6.7%
Hispanic/Latino 4.1%
Asian 1.2%
Black/African American 0.6%
👶 Under 18
22.2%
This area
22.2%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
24.1%
This area
24.1%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
6.1%
This area
6.1%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 58545

B+ Avg School Grade
3 Schools
15.2:1 Avg Class Size
$14,341 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B+ Above Average

HAZEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
261 Students
👨‍🏫
13.9:1 Class Size
💰
$14,341 Per Student
B+ Above Average

HAZEN HIGH SCHOOL

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
166 Students
👨‍🏫
12.5:1 Class Size
💰
$14,341 Per Student
B Good

HAZEN MIDDLE SCHOOL

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
136 Students
👨‍🏫
19.2:1 Class Size
💰
$14,341 Per Student
About Repit School Scores

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

  • Class Size — Smaller classes mean more individual attention
  • 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

Is Hazen, ND good for landlords?

Hazen, ND falls under ND landlord-tenant law, which is landlord-friendly. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

What is the typical vacancy rate in Hazen, ND?

Hazen, ND vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

What type of investing works in Hazen, ND?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Hazen, ND. With home values at $257K and rents near $1,062/mo, other strategies can work but produce measured rather than outsized returns.

Is house hacking profitable in Hazen, ND?

House hacking works a challenging in Hazen, ND. Rents of $1,062/mo against $257K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

Are tenants stable in Hazen, ND?

Hazen, ND draws a stable base of working renters. Demand at the $1,062/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

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