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Emmons County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.North DakotaBuyer's market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Buyer's market · 34
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$166K
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.
-17.5%
1-yr changeHow much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.
40
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$176K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 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.

Market Trends

Market temperature (0–100)How the 0 to 100 market score moved over time. It blends price growth, sales pace, how often homes change hands, and seller profits.Temperature
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Sale pricesThe 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.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.1,628
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$176K
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1960
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.99%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.81%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.3.1%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.38%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.11%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.9 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.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

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.76%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,217
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.$66K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.42°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.17 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all countys nationally.

How Emmons County compares

By median home value, Emmons County is the 21st most expensive of 53 counties in North Dakota, and its typical home is worth more than 27% of all homes in North Dakota.

Home values in Emmons County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$36K$681K
counties in North Dakota ranked by median home value
#North DakotaMedian valueHomes
1Billings County$466K229
2Burleigh County$391K30,368
3McKenzie County$380K2,808
4Williams County$347K11,345
5Cass County$330K43,150
6Morton County$321K10,484
7Stark County$320K10,972
8Grand Forks County$293K17,989
9Ward County$277K24,588
10Dickey County$244K1,670
11Ramsey County$243K3,701
12Mercer County$236K3,910
13Dunn County$223K1,868
14Stutsman County$216K7,657
15Bottineau County$208K3,762
16Mountrail County$206K4,120
17McLean County$205K4,948
18Richland County$201K5,253
19Bowman County$196K1,197
20Traill County$194K2,812
21Emmons County$176K1,628
22Barnes County$175K5,398
23Golden Valley County$162K873
24Grant County$153K1,074

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

Markets in Emmons County, most valuable first

About the Emmons County market

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

The median sale price in Emmons County, ND is $166,400 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county. That is down 17.5% from a year earlier.

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

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

Is Emmons County, ND a buyer's or seller's market?

Emmons County, ND is currently a buyer's market, scoring 34 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through July 2026). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in Emmons County, ND?

Emmons County, ND contains 1,628 residential properties, with built around 1960. The median TopHap Estimate is $176K.

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

By median home value, Emmons County, ND is the 21st most expensive of 53 counties in North Dakota. Its typical home is worth more than 27% of all homes in North Dakota. Traill County ranks just above it and Barnes County just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Emmons County, ND?

38% of homes in Emmons County, ND are owner-occupied. 11% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Emmons County, ND hold?

81% of mortgaged homes in Emmons County, ND are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 3.1% owe more than the home is worth.

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