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Bismarck, North Dakota houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Bismarck, ND (Burleigh County) — Census median home value $291,400, county listing prices up about 5.1% over the past year. Market data for Bismarck houses and the broader area.
Bismarck, ND is in Burleigh County, North Dakota — this guide covers houses in Bismarck and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 74,146, with a median household income of $77,608. Census data puts Bismarck houses at a median value of $291,400 (all owner-occupied homes); Burleigh County's current median listing price runs $493,925, up about 5.1% over the past year.
Market overview
Bismarck housing market
Bismarck is in Burleigh County, North Dakota. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Bismarck and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$291,400
Population (Census ACS)
74,146
Median household income
$77,608
County price trend (2025)
3.39% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Bismarck market snapshot
Population
74,146
Median Household Income
$77,608
Median Home Value (city)
$291,400
Median Listing Price (Burleigh County)
$493,925
Median Gross Rent
$992/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+5.1%
Market data compiled from public sources; deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify independently. Full source list ↗
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What makes Bismarck different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Bismarck's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $291,400. Separately, Burleigh County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $493,925. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Burleigh County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.39% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Bismarck has an estimated population of 74,146 and a median household income of $77,608, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Bismarck's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 15% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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What are houses worth in Bismarck, ND?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Bismarck at $291,400. Burleigh County's current median listing price runs $493,925, up about 5.1% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Bismarck, ND?
For owner-occupied houses in Bismarck, Census ACS data shows a median value of $291,400. Active listing prices in Burleigh County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Bismarck, ND?
Bismarck houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Burleigh County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Bismarck, ND?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Bismarck's population at approximately 74,146.
What's the median rent in Bismarck, ND?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Bismarck at approximately $992 per month.
What is the median household income in Bismarck, ND?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Bismarck at approximately $77,608.
Is the Bismarck housing market growing?
Burleigh County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.39% annual change in 2025.
Is Bismarck, ND affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Bismarck's median home value at about 3.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 15% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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