Market Intelligence Report — ND-900

Bismarck, ND

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

Ref. No: 2026-ND-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Accelerated

Median Listing

$470K
+2.2% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.62
-1.8% YoY

Active Inventory

325
-13.1% YoY

Median DOM

47 Days
-9.6% YoY

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Bismarck, ND, is classified as an Accelerated market. The pending ratio currently stands at 0.62, indicating a moderately high absorption rate of available inventory. Active listings have contracted by 13.1% year-over-year, contributing to the competitive landscape.

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

1.9%-0.6 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Jul 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.

The market is characterized by declining inventory and sustained demand. Active listings have decreased by 13.1% over the past year, while new listings have seen a modest increase of 4.7% year-over-year. The median listing price has increased by 2.2% year-over-year, reflecting underlying price support in a contracting inventory environment. Median days on market have also decreased by 9.6% over the past year, signaling quicker transaction times.

Heather Mattson
Real

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+2.6% MoM

Active Inventory

325-13.1% YoY

Days on Market

47-9.6% YoY

Sold Score™

83-1.8% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

83
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 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

The current pace favors faster decision-making for prospective purchasers due to a pending ratio of 0.62 and a notable contraction in active listings. Limited inventory reduces opportunities for extensive negotiation on pricing. Sellers are experiencing less pressure for price reductions, with the share of price-reduced listings having declined by 1.5% year-over-year.

Luxury Segment

No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

325 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 180 per month.

Pricing Pressure
13.0%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -1.5% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +4.8% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.62

Pending-to-active ratio — Accelerated.

Recommended For This Market

Accelerated

Selling in Bismarck, ND? Homes here are taking 5 days less to sell than last year.

Demand in Bismarck, ND is outpacing supply. Well-prepared listings are still clearing quickly — pricing to the current pace matters more than waiting.

Buyer Demand Index
62%
Median Days on Market
47 days
Inventory YoY
−13%

Demand is strong in Bismarck, ND. Check your Sold Score before you price — conditions this favorable don't hold forever.

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Real

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Bismarck, ND
CBSA Code
13900
State
ND

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