The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 58272 sells for about $117,900, or $104 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 58272 — Petersburg
The housing market in Stanton remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation driven by the local energy-sector economy. Sales volume is low, reflecting the small population size and limited turnover in this rural community. Market conditions are expected to remain consistent with regional trends.
This area is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, low-cost rural lifestyle with strong community ties and proximity to regional energy-sector jobs.
Median prices moved up 5.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 6.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
10% 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 0.0% · poverty 5.7% — 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 2.4%/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 2.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
Stanton city, North Dakota
Crime rates in Stanton are generally low, consistent with rural North Dakota trends and significantly below national averages.
Public education is provided by the Hazen Public School District, which serves the local community with standard rural K-12 programming.
The area faces standard regional risks including severe winter weather and occasional high winds; flood risk is localized near the Missouri River.
The local economy is heavily tied to energy production and agriculture, with limited new commercial development currently underway.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Mercer County; the rate is determined by local mill levies applied to the assessed value of real property.
Residents primarily commute by private vehicle, with an average travel time of approximately 27.8 minutes to regional employment hubs.
Local amenities include proximity to the Missouri River for fishing and boating, as well as small community parks and local historical sites.
The rental market is limited in depth, primarily consisting of single-family homes with low turnover and stable, modest rent levels.
The economy is anchored by the energy sector, including coal mining and power generation, alongside traditional agricultural operations.
Transportation is almost exclusively reliant on personal vehicles via state highway corridors; there is no public transit infrastructure.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in the city.
The Mercer County Director of Tax Equalization oversees the assessment process, ensuring property valuations align with state-mandated standards.
Parcels are subject to standard county, city, and school district levies; no specialized MUD or PID districts are present.
Property insurance premiums are moderate, reflecting low crime and fire risk, though coverage for wind and hail is standard for the region.
Net domestic migration is stable, with modest fluctuations typical of rural North Dakota energy-dependent communities.
North Dakota is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement detailing known material defects to potential buyers.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and Data USA profiles for Stanton, ND.
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.
A major historical landmark preserving the culture of the Northern Plains Indians.
Local community green space for recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.