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Ray, ND

Ray, ND.

Population: 1,101 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Ray, ND is $267,043 — up 10.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $243,000 after a median 4 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winterweather, coldwave, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$267,043

Median home value

+10.6%

1-year change

4

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$267,043
1-year appreciation
+10.6%
3-year appreciation
+5.3%
5-year appreciation
-3.8%
All-time peak (2021-02)
$284,586
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
$243,000
Median list price
$662,400
Median price per sqft
$123
1-year sale-price change
-8.3%
Median days on market
4 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
81.3%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+0.9%

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
RAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, RAY 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, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 52% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.3%
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)

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
Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site (46 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Y-Rock Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
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)
-102 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
38.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,640
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
74.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
23,458
Average weekly wage
$1,743
Top industries (by employment)
Mining, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
84

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

How it compares

RayState medianUS median
Median home value$267,043$247,781$289,727
Median sale price$243,000$241,500$325,000
Median days on market4 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,640$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 Ray, ND?
$267,043.
What is the median sale price in Ray, ND?
$243,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Ray, ND?
Median days on market: 4 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Ray, ND?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, iceStorm.
What is the wildfire risk in Ray, ND?
Risk to homes is higher than 52% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Ray, ND?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ray, ND?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Ray, ND?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Ray, ND?
Regional Price Parity: 91.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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