Ward County, ND Housing Market Brief
county · ND · score computed October 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.
Population band 4 of 5 (population 39,232–102,612) · comparable within its band
Where is Ward County, ND in its market cycle?
Ward County, ND is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Ward 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.
Ward County, ND housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $292K | ▲ +2.4% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 37 days | ▲ +5.7% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 3.1 | ▲ +3.3% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 245 | ▲ +16.7% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 80 | ▲ +12.7% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $147 | ▲ +14.2% | Redfin |
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?
In the scores computed October 2026, Ward County, ND is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 48 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, 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 $292K, having risen 2.4% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Ward County, ND?
Ward County, ND scores 32 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 (83/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (27/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Ward County, ND? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.