Barnes County, ND Housing Market Brief
county · ND · as of August 2026
What is Barnes 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 Barnes County, ND in its market cycle?
Barnes 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.
Barnes County, ND housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $264K | ▲ +1.6% |
| Median Days on Market | 22 days | ▲ +37.5% |
| Months of Supply | 3.3 | ▲ +13.8% |
| Homes for Sale | 30 | ▲ +20% |
| Homes Sold | 9 | 0% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $134 | ▲ +7.6% |
How has Barnes County, ND’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barnes County, ND a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Barnes County, ND is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 54 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Barnes County, ND?
The median sale price in Barnes County, ND is $264K, having risen 1.6% over the past year.
How affordable is Barnes County, ND?
Barnes County, ND scores 59 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Barnes County, ND's Alpha Score?
Barnes County, ND's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (69/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (30/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Barnes County, ND? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.