Market Intelligence Report — ND-900

Bismarck, ND

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-ND-09
As of the latest 2026 data
Stabilizing

Median Listing

$470K
+5.0% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.52
-0.1% YoY

Active Inventory

364
-3.8% YoY

Median DOM

39 Days
-27.8% YoY

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The Bismarck market is currently stabilizing, with a pending ratio of 0.52. Median listing prices have shown resilience, increasing by 5.0% year-over-year, while remaining flat month-over-month.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.

Job Market

1.7%-0.3 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Sep 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Population & Migration

139,750+0.8% YoY

Resident population · Jan 2025

Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.

U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Future Housing Supply

Data not yet available.

Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.

Market Analysis

What's moving the Bismarck market right now.

Active listings have decreased by 3.8% year-over-year, alongside a 12.5% increase in new listings over the past year. The median days on market has declined significantly, falling by 27.8% year-over-year. The pending ratio has experienced a year-over-year decline of 0.1, indicating a slight shift in demand dynamics.

Heather Mattson
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“Local pricing and inventory dynamics across Bismarck shift block by block — happy to walk through what's actually closing.”

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$470K-0.0% MoM

Active Inventory

364-3.8% YoY

Days on Market

39-27.8% YoY

Sold Score™

80-0.1% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

80
Oct 23Sep 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Oct 23Sep 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Oct 23May 24Dec 24Jul 25Feb 26Sep 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

Negotiating leverage remains balanced, influenced by a pending ratio of 0.52. The reduction in median days on market suggests properties are moving at a faster pace. Despite a modest year-over-year increase in price reductions, pricing discipline appears to be largely maintained.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price has grown by 3.2% year-over-year, while the median listing price increased by 5.0% year-over-year, suggesting a slight divergence in higher price tiers. Median $/sqft increased by 2.7% over the past year. No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

364 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 162 per month.

Pricing Pressure
17.4%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +2.3% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +2.7% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.52

Pending-to-active ratio — Stabilizing.

Recommended For This Market

Stabilizing

Selling in Bismarck, ND? Homes here are taking 15 days less to sell than last year.

Bismarck, ND is sitting near equilibrium. Preparation, pricing and timing decide whether a listing sells fast or lingers.

Buyer Demand Index
52%
Median Days on Market
39 days
Inventory YoY
−4%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Bismarck, ND
CBSA Code
13900
State
ND

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Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Bismarck?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Bismarck metro is classified as Stabilizing. Pending ratio is 0.52 with median days on market at 39.

  • Are home prices dropping in Bismarck?+

    Median listing price is $470K, +5.0% year over year. 17.4% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Bismarck?+

    The typical listing sits 39 days on market, a -27.8% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 162 per month.

  • What's happening in the Bismarck luxury market?+

    The average listing price has grown by 3.2% year-over-year, while the median listing price increased by 5.0% year-over-year, suggesting a slight divergence in higher price tiers. Median $/sqft increased by 2.7% over the past year. No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

  • Where can I find a trusted Bismarck real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Bismarck agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 13900 · 36mo history