Nelson County, ND Housing Market Brief
county · ND · as of May 2026
What is Nelson 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 Nelson County, ND in its market cycle?
Nelson 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.
Nelson County, ND housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $165K | — |
| Median Days on Market | 53 days | — |
| Months of Supply | 2.0 | — |
| Homes for Sale | 2 | — |
| Homes Sold | 1 | — |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $134 | — |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.1% | — |
How has Nelson County, ND’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nelson County, ND a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Nelson County, ND is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 67 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Nelson County, ND?
The median sale price in Nelson County, ND is $165K, having held roughly steady over the past year.
How affordable is Nelson County, ND?
Nelson County, ND scores 95 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Nelson County, ND's Alpha Score?
Nelson County, ND's strongest dimension is Affordability (95/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (42/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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