Mercer County, ND Housing Market Brief
county · ND · score computed October 2026
What is Mercer County, ND’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Population band 1 of 5 (population 475–9,803) · comparable within its band
Where is Mercer County, ND in its market cycle?
Mercer County, ND is classified as Growing — strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Mercer County, ND?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Mercer County, ND housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $244K | ▼ -13.1% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 76 days | ▲ +130.3% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 1.5 | ▼ -59.5% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 18 | ▼ -18.2% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 12 | ▲ +100% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $98 | ▼ -10% | Redfin |
How has Mercer County, ND’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mercer County, ND a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Mercer County, ND is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 51 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Mercer County, ND?
The median sale price in Mercer County, ND is $244K, having fallen 13.1% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Mercer County, ND?
Mercer County, ND scores 73 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Mercer County, ND's Alpha Score?
Mercer County, ND's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (74/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (23/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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