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Foster County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.North Dakota
$92K
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.
5
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$102K
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.1,339
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$102K
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1938
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.87%

Equity & Ownership

Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.69%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.8.6%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.1.2 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.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.7

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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
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.3,318
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.40°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.19 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

How Foster County compares

By median home value, Foster County is the 51st most expensive of 53 counties in North Dakota, and its typical home is worth more than 10% of all homes in North Dakota.

Home values in Foster County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$54K$290K
counties in North Dakota ranked by median home value
#North DakotaMedian valueHomes
1McKenzie County$410K2,809
2Burleigh County$399K30,368
3Billings County$349K229
4Williams County$345K11,343
5Cass County$325K43,081
6Morton County$319K10,485
7Stark County$314K10,931
8Grand Forks County$289K17,991
9Ward County$285K24,573
10Bowman County$268K1,197
11Ramsey County$250K3,698
12Mercer County$237K3,864
13Ransom County$236K1,779
14Mountrail County$224K4,120
15Stutsman County$216K7,655
16McLean County$215K4,919
17Oliver County$213K669
18Bottineau County$210K3,762
19Dunn County$205K1,868
20Richland County$204K5,271
21Sargent County$200K1,565
22Slope County$199K153
23Traill County$199K2,798
24Grant County$198K1,074
51Foster County$102K1,339

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

About the Foster County market

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

The median sale price in Foster County, ND is $91,500 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

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

5 homes sold in Foster 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 Foster County, ND?

Foster County, ND contains 1,339 residential properties, with built around 1938. The median TopHap Estimate is $102K.

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

By median home value, Foster County, ND is the 51st most expensive of 53 counties in North Dakota. Its typical home is worth more than 10% 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 Foster County, ND?

69% of homes in Foster County, ND are owner-occupied. 9% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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