Barnes County, ND Housing Market Brief
county · ND · score computed October 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.
Population band 2 of 5 (population 9,816–20,389) · comparable within its band
Where is Barnes County, ND in its market cycle?
Barnes 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 Barnes 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.
Barnes County, ND housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $274K | ▲ +56.8% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 26 days | ▲ +44.4% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 3.2 | ▲ +28% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 36 | ▲ +9.1% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 11 | ▼ -15.4% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $126 | ▲ +26.8% | Redfin |
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?
In the scores computed October 2026, Barnes County, ND is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 56 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, 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 $274K, having risen 56.8% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Barnes County, ND?
Barnes County, ND scores 68 out of 100 on affordability — relatively 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 Price Momentum (92/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (21/100). 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.