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Pierce County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.North Dakota
$133K
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.
10
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$177K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through May 2026Counties 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
20212026
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
20212026
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
20212026
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
20212026
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
20212026
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
2023202420252026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.1,575
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$177K
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1940
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.98%

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.20%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.40%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.66%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.7.9%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.69%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.0.5 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.119
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 100.10

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,863
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.39°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.18 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 Pierce County compares

By median home value, Pierce County is the 27th most expensive of 53 counties in North Dakota, and its typical home is worth more than 26% of all homes in North Dakota.

Home values in Pierce County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$51K$680K
counties in North Dakota ranked by median home value
#North DakotaMedian valueHomes
1McKenzie County$412K2,809
2Burleigh County$399K30,368
3Billings County$349K229
4Williams County$345K11,342
5Cass County$325K43,081
6Morton County$319K10,485
7Stark County$314K10,930
8Grand Forks County$289K17,991
9Ward County$284K24,573
10Bowman County$268K1,197
11Ramsey County$248K3,698
12Mercer County$236K3,864
13Ransom County$235K1,779
14Mountrail County$227K4,120
15Stutsman County$215K7,655
16McLean County$215K4,917
17Oliver County$211K669
18Bottineau County$211K3,762
19Dunn County$206K1,868
20Richland County$205K5,271
21Slope County$199K153
22Sargent County$199K1,565
23Traill County$199K2,798
24Grant County$198K1,074
27Pierce County$177K1,575

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

About the Pierce County market

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

The median sale price in Pierce County, ND is $133,075 (data through May 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

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

10 homes sold in Pierce County, ND over the last 12 months (data through May 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 Pierce County, ND?

Pierce County, ND contains 1,575 residential properties, with built around 1940. The median TopHap Estimate is $177K.

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

By median home value, Pierce County, ND is the 27th most expensive of 53 counties in North Dakota. Its typical home is worth more than 26% 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 Pierce County, ND?

66% of homes in Pierce County, ND are owner-occupied. 8% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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

20% of mortgaged homes in Pierce County, ND are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 40.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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