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Burke County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.North Dakota
$98K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
4
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$89K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.1,360
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$89K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,415 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1952
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.99%

Equity & Ownership

Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.30%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.7.9%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.2.6 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.111
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.20

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.73%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,158
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$98K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$114K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.39°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.16 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

How Burke County compares

By median home value, Burke County is the 49th most expensive of 53 counties in North Dakota, and its typical home is worth more than 9% of all homes in North Dakota.

Home values in Burke County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$44K$243K
counties in North Dakota ranked by median home value
#North DakotaMedian valueHomes
1Billings County$463K228
2Burleigh County$392K30,369
3McKenzie County$383K2,809
4Williams County$347K11,349
5Cass County$328K43,144
6Morton County$319K10,483
7Stark County$318K10,933
8Grand Forks County$286K17,989
9Ward County$275K24,573
10Dickey County$256K1,671
11Ramsey County$240K3,698
12Mercer County$225K3,865
13Dunn County$215K1,868
14Golden Valley County$211K873
15McLean County$209K4,922
16Bottineau County$208K3,762
17Stutsman County$207K7,656
18Mountrail County$206K4,120
19Richland County$204K5,253
20Bowman County$201K1,197
21Traill County$192K2,802
22Emmons County$185K1,628
23Barnes County$180K5,394
24Grant County$164K1,074
49Burke County$89K1,360

53 counties in North Dakota are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Burke County market

What is the median home price in Burke County, ND?

The median sale price in Burke County, ND is $98,000 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Burke County, ND each year?

4 homes sold in Burke County, ND over the last 12 months (data through April 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Burke County, ND?

Burke County, ND contains 1,360 residential properties, with a median of 1,415 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1952. The median TopHap Estimate is $89K.

How does Burke County, ND compare to the rest of North Dakota?

By median home value, Burke County, ND is the 49th most expensive of 53 counties in North Dakota. Its typical home is worth more than 9% of all homes in North Dakota. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Burke County, ND?

30% of homes in Burke County, ND are owner-occupied. 8% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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