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Garrison, ND

Garrison, ND.

Population: 2,634 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Garrison, ND is $258,373 — up 6.5% over the past year. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winterweather, coldwave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$258,373

Median home value

+6.5%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$258,373
1-year appreciation
+6.5%
3-year appreciation
+19.3%
5-year appreciation
+25.8%
10-year appreciation
+38.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$258,373
House Price Index (state)
453.0 (+6.4% YoY)

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

Market activity

For-sale inventory
18

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

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
BOB CALLIES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, GARRISON HIGH SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, hail, iceStorm, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 37% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.6%
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
42.0°F
Average high
52.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site (24 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Fischer Private Airport (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
GARRISON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+40 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
38.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,829
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
65.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,491
Average weekly wage
$1,500
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Health Care, Utilities
Annual residential building permits (county)
42

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

How it compares

GarrisonState medianUS median
Median home value$258,373$247,781$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,829$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 Garrison, ND?
$258,373.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Garrison, ND?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, hail, iceStorm, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Garrison, ND?
Risk to homes is higher than 37% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Garrison, ND?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Garrison, ND?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Garrison, ND?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Garrison, ND?
Regional Price Parity: 91.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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