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Golden Valley County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.North Dakota
$230K
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.
$170K
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.873
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$170K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,344 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.1971
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.90%

Equity & Ownership

Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.28%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.11%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.6 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.123
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 100.16

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.82%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,800
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.$81K
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.43°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.15 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

How Golden Valley County compares

By median home value, Golden Valley County is the 28th most expensive of 53 counties in North Dakota, and its typical home is worth more than 24% of all homes in North Dakota.

Home values in Golden Valley County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$55K$258K
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$288K17,991
9Ward County$284K24,573
10Bowman County$269K1,197
11Ramsey County$249K3,698
12Ransom County$236K1,779
13Mercer County$234K3,864
14Mountrail County$226K4,120
15McLean County$216K4,919
16Stutsman County$215K7,655
17Oliver County$213K669
18Bottineau County$210K3,762
19Dunn County$205K1,868
20Richland County$205K5,271
21Sargent County$200K1,565
22Slope County$199K153
23Traill County$199K2,798
24Grant County$198K1,074
28Golden Valley County$170K873

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

About the Golden Valley County market

What is the median home price in Golden Valley County, ND?

The median sale price in Golden Valley County, ND is $230,000 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Golden Valley County, ND each year?

4 homes sold in Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley County, ND?

Golden Valley County, ND contains 873 residential properties, with a median of 1,344 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1971. The median TopHap Estimate is $170K.

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

By median home value, Golden Valley County, ND is the 28th most expensive of 53 counties in North Dakota. Its typical home is worth more than 24% 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 Golden Valley County, ND?

28% of homes in Golden Valley County, ND are owner-occupied. 11% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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