Bismarck, ND metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of May 2026
What is Bismarck, ND metro area’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 Bismarck, ND metro area in its market cycle?
Bismarck, ND metro area is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Bismarck, ND metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $365K | ▲ +4.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 30 days | ▼ -3.2% |
| Months of Supply | 2.4 | 0% |
| Homes for Sale | 329 | ▼ -8.9% |
| Homes Sold | 135 | ▼ -10.6% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $186 | ▲ +5.7% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.4% | ▼ -1.6% |
How has Bismarck, ND metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
Markets like Bismarck, ND metro area
- Faribault, MN metro areametro44
- La Crosse, WI metro areametro50
- Staunton, VA metro areametro47
- Anchorage, AK metro areametro44
- Lexington, KY metro areametro42
- Gettysburg, PA metro areametro50
- Greeneville, TN metro areametro41
- Great Falls, MT metro areametro41
- Bowling Green, KY metro areametro40
- Baton Rouge, LA metro areametro47
Frequently asked questions
Is Bismarck, ND metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Bismarck, ND metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 45 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Bismarck, ND metro area?
The median sale price in Bismarck, ND metro area is $365K, having risen 4.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Bismarck, ND metro area?
Bismarck, ND metro area scores 32 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Bismarck, ND metro area's Alpha Score?
Bismarck, ND metro area's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (58/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (24/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Bismarck, ND metro area? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.