Bismarck, ND metro area Housing Market

Cool Market

Comprehensive housing market data for the Bismarck, ND metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.

Data period: March 2026

Median Sale Price

$362K

11.5% YoY

Days on Market

59 days

3.5% YoY

Active Inventory

300

7.4% YoY

Homes Sold

112

28.7% YoY

Cool Market

Buyer activity is slowing, creating more negotiating room.

Bismarck, ND metro area Market Summary

The Bismarck, ND metro area housing market is cooling down. As of March 2026, the median home sale price is $362K, up 11.5% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 59 days on the market, 3.5% longer than a year ago.

There are 300 homes for sale — 7.4% fewer than last year. With 2.7 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 153 new listings were added during this period, down 2.5% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 98.5% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 10.7% of homes sell above their asking price. 17.0% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

68

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 2.7
Days on Market 59
Price Drops 17.0%
Sale-to-List Ratio 98.5%
Market Temperature Cool

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $437K) 17.0%
Days on Market (National: 55) 7.3%
Inventory (National: 1,314,690) 100.0%

vs. North Dakota Median

Median Price (North Dakota: $312K) 16.1%
Days on Market (North Dakota: 73) 19.2%

Investor Takeaway

The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. Prices are 17% below the national median, which could indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Bismarck, ND metro area Market Trends

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Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$395K

Price per Sq Ft

$173

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.5%

Months of Supply

2.7

Sold Above List

10.7%

Price Drops

17.0%

New Listings

153

2.5% YoY

Pending Sales

157

Off Market in 2 Weeks

44.6%

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