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Thinking About The Bismarck, ND Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Bismarck. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

86/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketA-

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

Population

95,068

Median Home

$313K

Median Income

$84K

Zip Codes Covered

With a population of 95,068, Bismarck is a mid-sized ND city. Median household income is $84K with homes valued around $313K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Bismarck, ND. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$313K

Vacancy Rate

7.0%

Owner-Occupied

70%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Bismarck, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

58503

Area Stats

Pop: 36,944

Home Value: $379K

58504

Area Stats

Pop: 29,545

Home Value: $276K

58501

Area Stats

Pop: 28,579

Home Value: $266K

Bismarck Area Map

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Nearby Areas

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Minot Area

Home: $264K99 mi away

Fargo Area

Home: $332K187 mi away

Schools Near Bismarck

Schools in and around Bismarck, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (13)

CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DOROTHY MOSES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GRIMSRUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HIGHLAND ACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JEANNETTE MYHRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

NORTHRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PIONEER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RITA MURPHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ROBERT PLACE MILLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

VICTOR SOLHEIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WILL-MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Middle Schools (4)

BECEP CENTER

HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL

SIMLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

WACHTER MIDDLE SCHOOL

High Schools (3)

BISMARCK HIGH SCHOOL

CENTURY HIGH SCHOOL

SOUTH CENTRAL ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL

Private Schools (7)

LIGHT OF CHRIST CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

MARTIN LUTHER SCHOOL

Livability Grades

How Bismarck stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketA-

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA+

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 3 most populated zip codes for Bismarck and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.