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Market MapNorth DakotaSargent

Sargent County

North DakotaPopulation: 3,828
58
/100
Hold
#0 of 0 counties
#27 in North Dakota (43 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$170,586
Median Home Price
0% below national median
$1,024/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
0.60%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
58/100
58
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
35/100

Based on -3.1% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
96/100

Price-to-income ratio of 2.3x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

  • -Declining home values (-3.1% YoY)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
3,828
Median Income
$75,648
vs $0 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
2.3x
Very affordable

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)
  • −You expect appreciation to carry the deal, but prices have declined year over year

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
WardND
59$272,772$1,0184.48%HoldView
StarkND
59$316,772$1,2504.73%HoldView
CurrentSargentND
58$170,586Est. pending—Hold
BurleighND
58$352,675$1,3074.45%HoldView
WalshND
58$162,406Est. pending—HoldView
AdamsND
57$139,351Est. pending—HoldView

The Bottom Line

HoldSargent is a neutral market.

Sargent County in North Dakota scores 58/100, ranking #0 of 0 US counties (top 50%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Sargent with stronger cash flow

  • Stark County for cash-flow rentals
  • Ward County for cash-flow rentals
  • Burleigh County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Sargent

  • Adams County, lower entry price
  • Walsh County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Sargent vs Burleigh for rentals
  • Sargent vs Walsh for rentals
  • Sargent vs Ward for rentals
All counties in North Dakota →

Rent vs buy in North Dakota cities

Rent vs buy in Fargo, NDMedian $326,439 · rent $1,161/moRent vs buy in Bismarck, NDMedian $352,675 · rent $1,307/moRent vs buy in Grand Forks, NDMedian $276,329 · rent $1,151/moRent vs buy in Minot, NDMedian $272,772 · rent $1,018/moRent vs buy in West Fargo, NDMedian $326,439 · rent $1,161/moAll North Dakota citiesFull rent-vs-buy directory for the state

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