The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 58645 sells for about $158,098, or $102 per square foot.
Prices are up +25.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 142 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $629 a month.
ZIP 58645 — Medora
The housing market in ZIP 58645 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of rural North Dakota. Prices have seen moderate appreciation driven by limited supply rather than high demand. The market remains stable with little speculative activity.
This area is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including agricultural workers, retirees, and families who prioritize community stability over urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 25.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 142 days on market with 6.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
8% 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 18.9% — 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 3.6%/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 3.1%/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 58645, Hettinger County ND
Crime rates in this rural North Dakota region are consistently low, with incidents significantly below national and regional averages.
Schools in the area are primarily served by small, rural districts that provide personalized instruction but have limited extracurricular offerings compared to larger urban centers.
The area faces moderate risks from severe wind and winter storms, with standard property insurance coverage generally available but subject to regional premium adjustments.
The local economy is heavily anchored by agriculture and energy-related industries, with limited new commercial development and stable, slow-growth infrastructure.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by the Hettinger County Tax Director, with rates determined by local mill levies applied to the assessed value of real property.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby regional hubs like Dickinson for employment and major services.
Recreational opportunities are centered on outdoor activities, including local parks, hunting, and access to regional prairie landscapes.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand from energy-sector workers, leading to relatively high asking rents for the region.
The economy is primarily driven by agriculture, ranching, and regional energy production, with limited diversification.
Transportation is entirely reliant on personal vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure available in the county.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The Hettinger County Tax Director manages assessments, utilizing standard mass appraisal techniques for property tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to standard county, school district, and township levies, with no significant MUD or PID presence.
Property insurance remains stable, though premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather events.
The state experiences modest net domestic migration, with rural counties like Hettinger seeing stable or slightly declining population trends.
North Dakota is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement, though requirements are generally less stringent than in many other states.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables for Hettinger County, 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.
The central administrative and historic anchor for the county seat in Mott.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.