The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 58218 sells for about $145,000, or $98 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 72 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $684 a month.
ZIP 58218 — Buxton
The housing market in 58218 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation consistent with rural North Dakota trends. Market activity is driven by local demand rather than speculative investment, resulting in a slow but steady pace of sales.
This ZIP is best suited for long-term residents, agricultural workers, and those seeking a quiet, low-cost rural lifestyle with minimal traffic and high community stability.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 72 days on market with 4.6 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.8% · poverty 8.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 58218, Pembina County ND
Crime rates in this rural North Dakota area are significantly lower than the national average, with property and violent crime incidents remaining rare.
Schools serving this area are part of small, rural districts that generally maintain stable student-to-teacher ratios but offer limited extracurricular variety compared to larger urban districts.
The area faces moderate risks from severe winter weather and occasional spring flooding; property insurance premiums are generally stable but reflect regional climate exposure.
Economic momentum is primarily driven by regional agriculture and local service sectors, with limited new commercial development or major infrastructure expansion currently underway.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on market value; North Dakota provides a homestead credit for qualifying seniors and disabled individuals.
Commutes are primarily by private vehicle, with most residents traveling to nearby regional hubs for employment; public transit options are not available.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities including local parks, hunting, and fishing access; shopping and dining options are limited to basic local services.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, with most units consisting of single-family homes or small multi-family properties.
The local economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector, including crop production and related support services.
Transportation infrastructure is limited to rural highway networks; there is no public transit or rail service.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The Pembina County assessor conducts annual property valuations based on market sales data and agricultural land use formulas.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-level levies for emergency services and road maintenance.
Property insurance remains available, though premiums are influenced by the region's susceptibility to severe weather events.
Net domestic migration in this rural region has remained relatively flat, with modest outflows balanced by local retention.
North Dakota utilizes a judicial foreclosure process, requiring court intervention and providing specific redemption rights to homeowners.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement detailing known material defects at the time of sale.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov using ZCTA 58218 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Grand Forks International Airport4.427.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local green space and outdoor recreation access.
Serves as the primary hub for local events and gatherings.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.