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Wells County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.North Dakota
$59K
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.
16
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$82K
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

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
201820202026
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
201820202026
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
201820202026
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
201820202026
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
201820202026
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
JunNovApr

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.1,849
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$82K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,216 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.1986
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.85%

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.50%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.13%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.60%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.8.0%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.25%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.2.5 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.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.11

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.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,818
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.40°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 Wells County compares

By median home value, Wells County is the 52nd most expensive of 53 counties in North Dakota, and its typical home is worth more than 7% of all homes in North Dakota.

Home values in Wells County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$28K$395K
counties in North Dakota ranked by median home value
#North DakotaMedian valueHomes
1Billings County$440K228
2Burleigh County$397K30,369
3McKenzie County$384K2,809
4Williams County$348K11,348
5Cass County$328K43,143
6Morton County$322K10,483
7Stark County$320K10,933
8Grand Forks County$291K17,989
9Ward County$278K24,573
10Ramsey County$260K3,698
11Mercer County$227K3,865
12Bowman County$223K1,197
13McLean County$222K4,922
14Mountrail County$216K4,120
15Dunn County$213K1,868
16Richland County$209K5,253
17Stutsman County$208K7,656
18Bottineau County$206K3,762
19Traill County$198K2,802
20Golden Valley County$195K873
21Dickey County$194K1,671
22Sargent County$183K1,565
23Barnes County$182K5,394
24Emmons County$182K1,628
52Wells County$82K1,849

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

Markets in Wells County, most valuable first

About the Wells County market

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

The median sale price in Wells County, ND is $59,333 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

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

16 homes sold in Wells 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.

How many homes are there in Wells County, ND?

Wells County, ND contains 1,849 residential properties, with a median of 1,216 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1986. The median TopHap Estimate is $82K.

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

By median home value, Wells County, ND is the 52nd most expensive of 53 counties in North Dakota. Its typical home is worth more than 7% 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 Wells County, ND?

60% of homes in Wells County, ND are owner-occupied. 8% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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

50% of mortgaged homes in Wells County, ND are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 12.5% owe more than the home is worth.

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