JDA expands homeownership in Dunn County

The Dunn County housing market features homes and land listed at varied rates based on location and design, with an average sale price of $230,000 in March 2025. Learn more about the Housing Incentive DPI.

Creating a path to home ownership for residents is a primary goal for the Job Development Authority, and from 2022 through 2025, the Make Dunn County Home Program down payment assistance program partnered with families to build 27 new homes. 

Make Dunn County Home structures grants as forgivable loans to home buyers purchasing or building in Dunn County. To qualify, homes must be financed through a North Dakota lender and serve as a primary residence, and there are no income limits for the program.

Interested in renting? Homes and apartments are available for lease and can serve as a long-term residence or a stopping point on the path to homeownership.

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Dunn County, ND

A population of 4,019, and a designation as a top 4 oil and gas producing county in North Dakota, allows Dunn County to combine the tranquility of a rural lifestyle, with impactful economic development incentives. Despite its rural character, the county is exceptionally well-equipped for the future, with county-wide high-speed connectivity, and a commitment to meaningful investments in business growth. 

With a quality of life that supports single-income households, safe communities, and some of the best hunting and fishing in the nation, it’s a great place to visit, live, work, and raise a family. 

$143,438
Average Household Income
$111,236
Average Disposable Income
2,135
Housing Units
$381,476
Average Home Value

Housing and Income

The average household income in Dunn County, ND is $143,438 and projected to be $159,034 in 2030. Per capita income is $54,170, projected to be $59,708 in 2030. 6.87% of households – 284 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,735,599 and the average disposable income is $111,236.

There are 2,135 housing units in Dunn County, ND; 1,143 are owner-occupied, 417 are rented, and 575 are vacant. The average home value is $381,476, with 379 homes built in 2010 or later, and 275 built in 1939 or earlier.

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-03