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Market MapNorth DakotaNelson

Nelson County

North DakotaPopulation: 3,025
47
/100
Hold
#850 of 1,000 counties
#36 in North Dakota (43 counties)

Market Snapshot

$142,128
Median Home Price
48% below national median
$8,506/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
5.98%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
47/100
47
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
8/100

Based on -8.5% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
96/100

Price-to-income ratio of 2.3x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

  • -Declining home values (-8.5% YoY)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
3,025
Median Income
$62,219
vs $62,400 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
2.3x
Very affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
EddyND
48$113,158Est. pending—HoldView
CurrentNelsonND
47$142,128Est. pending—Hold
GriggsND
47$122,528Est. pending—HoldView
TownerND
45$118,594Est. pending—HoldView
LamoureND
45$137,271Est. pending—HoldView
BurkeND
45$128,086Est. pending—HoldView

The Bottom Line

HoldNelson is a neutral market.

Nelson County in North Dakota scores 47/100, ranking #850 of 1,000 US counties (top 85%).

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

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