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Watford City, ND

Watford City, ND.

Population: 9,368 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$384,063
1-year appreciation
+6.8%
3-year appreciation
+13.9%
5-year appreciation
+18.2%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$385,891
House Price Index
453.0 (+6.4% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
14

Rents

Typical rent
$1,321/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
91.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
11.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
winterWeather, coldWave, hail, iceStorm

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
43.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
Annual precipitation
17.0 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
277
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site (38 mi)
Nearest airport
Watford City Municipal Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) (39 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-6 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,012
Median annual property tax
$1,890
Households with broadband internet
81.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,419
Average weekly wage
$1,920
Top industries (by employment)
Mining, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
38

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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