Dickinson, ND — Momentum Score, Home Values & Best-For

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Stark County · Dickinson · population 25,695

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Momentum score · 0–100

Where Dickinson stands

At or near all-time high. home values up 5.9% in the last year.

Median home $323,792
1-year +5.9%
5-yr CAGR +4.6%
vs 5-yr peak +0.0%
Population +0.0%/yr

Home value trajectory · last 10 years

Zillow ZHVI · monthly
peak 2026-04$324k$225k$262k$300k$337k201620182020202220242026

Lifestyle scores

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Walkability
32/100
Very car-dependent
Estimated from population density. Higher = denser, more amenities within walking distance.
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Public transit
15/100
Transit limited
Curated list of major US transit systems + population-based estimate. Higher = real subway/rail/bus options.
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Remote work fit
81/100
Excellent for remote work
Composite of city size, housing cost, state tax structure, and region's remote-work track record.

Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.

Rent trajectory · last 5 years

Zillow ZORI · monthly
$1,286/mo$1,151$1,268$1,3862026

Home value vs rent · indexed to 100

Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)
Home valueRent1071051002026

Rent vs buy

Price-to-rent ratio: 21.0
Lean rent

At a 21.0 price-to-rent ratio, the math is starting to lean toward renting in Dickinson. Owner-occupier ROI requires longer holds and the assumption that prices keep appreciating roughly at the rate of rent.

How the momentum score breaks down

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Home YoY
78 · w22%
Home 5-yr CAGR
62 · w22%
Distance from peak
90 · w18%
Population growth
45 · w16%
Rent YoY
37 · w12%
Home 10-yr CAGR
36 · w10%
Long thesis

Dickinson has held up across the cycle: home values at $323,792 with +4.6% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.

Short thesis

Dickinson's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.

About Dickinson

Dickinson is a city in Stark County, North Dakota, with an estimated population of 25,695. The median home value in Dickinson is $323,792 as of 2026-04, up 5.9% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +4.6% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Dickinson average $1,286 per month, down 1.6% year-over-year. The composite momentum score is 62 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.

▲ Bull case

●Quiet strength: +5.9% over the trailing year — not a melt-up, but the market is bid.
●Held the highs: currently +0.0% from the 5-year peak — this market refused to give back gains.

▼ Bear case

●Stagnant long-run trend: +1.5% 10-year CAGR plus flat population — appreciation case is weak.
○Local nuance: city-level data smooths over neighborhood differences. School zones, HOA rules, and street-level character matter — visit before deciding.

Playbook

Buyer

You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.

Seller

Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.

Investor

Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.

Local safety & alerts

No active National Weather Service alerts for Stark County right now.

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Public-safety links are official .gov sources, not curated by us. Stark County routes NWS alerts; check the state EM portal for non-weather emergencies.

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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.

Climate & natural-disaster risk

Winter (Jan)
21° / 1°
avg high / low
Summer (Jul)
83° / 59°
avg high / low
Sunny days/yr
209
~57% of year
Annual precip
18″ rain
39″ snow
Disaster risk (1=very low, 5=very high)
Hurricane
Very low
Tornado
Moderate
Wildfire
Very low
Earthquake
Very low
Flood
Moderate

State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.

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Local news & community

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Local sports teams

Major professional teams the Dickinson area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.

Local economy & environment

Humidity
70%
Humid climate
Median household income
$73,900
North Dakota state median
Top industries (state-level)
Oil & Gas (Bakken)AgricultureManufacturing

Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.

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