Ward County, ND Housing Market Brief
county · ND · as of May 2026
What is Ward 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.
Where is Ward County, ND in its market cycle?
Ward 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.
Ward County, ND housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $290K | ▲ +4.5% |
| Median Days on Market | 41 days | ▲ +20.6% |
| Months of Supply | 2.1 | ▲ +16.7% |
| Homes for Sale | 178 | ▲ +7.2% |
| Homes Sold | 86 | ▼ -5.5% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $150 | ▲ +17.8% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.1% | ▼ -0.3% |
How has Ward County, ND’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ward County, ND a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Ward County, ND is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 51 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Ward County, ND?
The median sale price in Ward County, ND is $290K, having risen 4.5% over the past year.
How affordable is Ward County, ND?
Ward County, ND scores 31 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Ward County, ND's Alpha Score?
Ward County, ND's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (84/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (18/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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