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Wahpeton, ND metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · ND · as of August 2026

Hot Seller's

What is Wahpeton, ND metro area’s Alpha Score?

The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.

Price Momentum20%
+43.583
Inventory Health25%
+2.380
Affordability20%
+8.392
Economic Strength20%
90
Rental Yield15%
-1.635

Where is Wahpeton, ND metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Wahpeton, ND metro area 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.

Wahpeton, ND metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$214K▲ +14%
Median Days on Market85 days▲ +23.2%
Months of Supply3.8-32.1%
Homes for Sale72-11.1%
Homes Sold20▲ +33.3%
Median Price / Sq Ft$126▲ +12.6%

How has Wahpeton, ND metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 78
12-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wahpeton, ND metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of August 2026, Wahpeton, ND metro area is classified as a Hot Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 78 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in Wahpeton, ND metro area?

The median sale price in Wahpeton, ND metro area is $214K, having risen 14% over the past year.

How affordable is Wahpeton, ND metro area?

Wahpeton, ND metro area scores 92 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Wahpeton, ND metro area's Alpha Score?

Wahpeton, ND metro area's strongest dimension is Affordability (92/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (35/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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