The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 58225 sells for about $212,000, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are up +32.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $495 a month.
ZIP 58225 — Drayton
The housing market in 58225 is experiencing significant price appreciation, likely driven by low inventory levels typical of rural North Dakota. While sales volume remains low, the market is stable with consistent demand from local residents. The area remains an affordable option compared to larger regional hubs.
This area is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, affordable rural lifestyle with strong community ties and access to outdoor recreation.
Median prices moved up 32.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.7% · poverty 6.2% — 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 5.1%/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 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 58225, Pembina County, ND
Crime rates in the region are generally low, consistent with rural North Dakota trends, and are significantly lower than national averages.
The area is served by the Cavalier Public School District, which provides standard K-12 education typical of small rural North Dakota communities.
The region faces risks primarily from severe winter weather and occasional spring flooding associated with the Red River Valley basin.
Economic momentum is modest, driven largely by agriculture and local government services, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on true and full value, with local mill rates determined by school districts and municipal budgets.
Commutes are primarily local within the city of Cavalier or to nearby agricultural hubs, with minimal traffic congestion.
The area features access to Icelandic State Park and Lake Renwick, offering fishing, camping, and hiking opportunities within a short drive.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and stable demand, primarily serving local workers and small families.
The economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector, with support from local government and public education institutions.
Transportation is almost exclusively via private vehicle, with no public transit infrastructure available.
Development is limited to small-scale residential and commercial maintenance projects.
Parcels are subject to standard school district and county-level property tax levies.
Insurance premiums are generally stable, though coverage for flood and wind damage is a standard consideration for property owners.
Data derived from Census Bureau QuickFacts and ZCTA-level ACS estimates.
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.
Features Lake Renwick, camping, and historical sites.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.