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Bismarck, ND

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Bismarck.

Population: 67,088 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Bismarck, ND is $388,116 — up 5.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $394,975 after a median 39 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,265/month. 21 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, winterweather, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$388,116

Median home value

+5.8%

1-year change

39

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$388,116
1-year appreciation
+5.8%
3-year appreciation
+13.0%
5-year appreciation
+26.4%
10-year appreciation
+39.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$388,116
House Price Index (state)
453.0 (+6.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$394,975
Median list price
$436,200
Median price per sqft
$148
1-year sale-price change
+10.8%
Median days on market
39 days
Homes sold (recent period)
40
For-sale inventory
201
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
47
1-year forecast
+2.0%
Days to pending
36 days
New listings (monthly)
78

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,265/mo
1-year rent change
+4.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$725/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$906/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,104/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,435/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,656/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
91.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
11.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
21
Elementary schools
13
Middle schools
3
High schools
4
School districts serving the area
BISMARCK 1, NAUGHTON 25
Schools include
BECEP CENTER, BISMARCK HIGH SCHOOL, GRIMSRUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, HIGHLAND ACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NORTHRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Very High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 46% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
38.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
42.3°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
31.0°F
Annual precipitation
19.5 in
Annual snowfall
48.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4a (extreme annual low -30 to -25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
247
Days with Moderate air quality
103
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
223

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
23,198
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
18,984

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site (45 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Sauter Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
CHI ST ALEXIUS HEALTH, SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER BISMARCK
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
10
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-63 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
28.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
36.9%
Median annual property tax
$3,079
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
79.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
45,929
Average weekly wage
$1,162
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
194

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BismarckState medianUS median
Median home value$388,116$247,781$289,727
Median sale price$394,975$241,500$325,000
Median days on market39 days57 days51 days
Typical rent$1,265/mo$1,244/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,079$1,250$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Bismarck, ND?
$388,116.
What is the median sale price in Bismarck, ND?
$394,975.
How long do homes take to sell in Bismarck, ND?
Median days on market: 39 days.
What is typical rent in Bismarck, ND?
Typical rent: $1,265/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bismarck, ND?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding.
Is Bismarck, ND in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Bismarck, ND?
Risk to homes is higher than 46% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bismarck, ND?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bismarck, ND?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Bismarck, ND?
21 schools (13 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Bismarck, ND walkable?
Walkability index: 9.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Bismarck, ND?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Bismarck, ND?
Regional Price Parity: 91.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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