The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 58243 sells for about $185,000, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $930 a month.
ZIP 58243 — Kempton
The housing market in 58243 remains stable with low inventory and steady, modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by local residents and those seeking rural affordability, resulting in a balanced market with limited turnover.
This area is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, affordable rural lifestyle with strong community ties and low cost of living.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 4.8 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 1.7% · poverty 9.0% — 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 3.4%/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 2.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 58243, Grand Forks County ND
Crime rates in this rural North Dakota area are consistently low, with incidents primarily limited to minor property offenses and significantly below national averages.
The area is served by local public school districts that maintain small class sizes and are generally well-regarded for their community-focused educational environment.
The region faces moderate risks from severe winter weather and occasional spring flooding, with standard property insurance coverage widely available.
Economic momentum is driven by regional agriculture and local service sectors, with stable but slow development patterns typical of the Red River Valley.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on true and full value, with local mill rates determined by school district and township requirements.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby regional hubs for employment via state highways.
Local recreation centers on outdoor activities including seasonal hunting, fishing, and community park facilities within the town center.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, primarily serving local workers and small families.
The economy is anchored by agricultural production, agribusiness, and regional support services.
Transportation is exclusively via private vehicle on regional highway networks.
Development is focused on small-scale residential maintenance and agricultural infrastructure improvements.
Grand Forks County assesses property based on market value with annual adjustments to reflect current sales data.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide emergency service assessments.
Insurance premiums are stable, reflecting low disaster risk compared to coastal or high-wildfire regions.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 58243 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.
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Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features camping, fishing, and picnic areas.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.