North Dakota Land Prices per Acre, by County
North Dakota does not make land sale prices public, so the prices here are median asking prices of land listed for sale. Want a number for your own parcel? Get a free cash offer.
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North Dakota Land Prices at a Glance
$78,000
Median asking price
$136,590
Median asking price per acre
2,109
Land listings for sale
195
Average days on market
Recent market data, report of December 2025. Asking prices are what sellers listed for, not what buyers paid. Small lots near towns cost far more per acre than large rural tracts, so compare parcels of a similar size.
Land Prices per Acre in Every North Dakota County
29 counties with at least 3 listings, highest price per acre first. Land costs the most per acre in Cass County ($329,083) and the least in Hettinger County ($2,400).
| County | Median asking per acre | Median asking | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County | $329,083 | $65,890 | 344 |
| Morton County | $282,609 | $70,000 | 103 |
| Burleigh County | $257,903 | $124,900 | 344 |
| Stark County | $224,138 | $85,000 | 185 |
| Mountrail County | $129,058 | $159,000 | 7 |
| Pierce County | $107,017 | $31,035 | 37 |
| Bottineau County | $99,750 | $78,900 | 29 |
| Kidder County | $98,846 | $110,000 | 26 |
| Walsh County | $97,574 | $25,500 | 26 |
| Ward County | $89,103 | $67,000 | 95 |
| Williams County | $74,265 | $70,000 | 121 |
| Richland County | $68,052 | $47,500 | 140 |
| Burke County | $64,516 | $22,500 | 14 |
| Ramsey County | $60,365 | $55,000 | 34 |
| Stutsman County | $55,556 | $59,900 | 59 |
| Emmons County | $41,333 | $62,000 | 32 |
| Dunn County | $39,897 | $207,000 | 14 |
| Pembina County | $35,278 | $27,400 | 4 |
| Golden Valley County | $34,191 | $56,000 | 8 |
| Grand Forks County | $33,962 | $96,400 | 82 |
| Bowman County | $29,915 | $40,000 | 5 |
| Eddy County | $28,681 | $10,500 | 4 |
| Barnes County | $21,654 | $40,000 | 23 |
| Adams County | $20,123 | $15,000 | 3 |
| Divide County | $20,000 | $20,000 | 6 |
| Mercer County | $16,204 | $35,000 | 21 |
| Sargent County | $9,524 | $4,000 | 42 |
| Rolette County | $4,600 | $552,000 | 5 |
| Hettinger County | $2,400 | $768,000 | 5 |
Land Values in North Dakota: What to Know
North Dakota does not make land sale prices public, so this page uses asking prices: what sellers list land for, not what buyers paid. In recent market data the median listing asks about $78,000, or about $137,000 per acre, across 2,109 listings. The per acre figure looks high because many listings are town lots. Land that sold spent an average of 195 days on the market.
The cities and the oil country set the top of the table. Cass County (Fargo) asks about $329,000 per acre, Morton County (Mandan) about $283,000, Burleigh County (Bismarck) about $258,000, and Stark County (Dickinson) about $224,000. Out in the farm and ranch counties prices fall to a fraction of that: about $16,000 per acre in Mercer County, about $9,500 in Sargent County and about $4,600 in Rolette County. Many rural counties have only a few listings, so a single listing can move their numbers.
Why small lots cost more per acre
North Dakota sale prices are not public, so compare asking prices by size. The median listing under 1 acre asks about $63,000. A 5 to 10 acre parcel asks about $264,000, and a tract of 100 acres or more asks about $783,000. The big tract costs more in total but far less for each acre. A town lot in Fargo or Bismarck is priced as a building site. Cropland and pasture are priced by what the soil produces, which is far less per acre.
How to estimate what your land is worth
Start with recent sales of land like yours: the same county, a similar size, and a similar use. Then adjust for what buyers check first. Legal road access, power and water at the road, how much of the parcel sits in a flood zone, and how steep or wet the ground is can each move the price a lot. For farmland, the soil, the crop history, and any lease on the land matter most. For rural lots, check road access and power. Because sale prices are not public, a recent sale your neighbor will tell you about can be worth more than any listing.
Our free land value estimator gives a quick range from recent market data. For local numbers, see the county pages for Cass County, Burleigh County and Williams County.
Land Price Questions in North Dakota
How much is an acre of land in North Dakota?
North Dakota does not make land sale prices public. In recent market data the median asking price is about $137,000 per acre, and the median listing asks about $78,000, across 2,109 listings. A sale can close below the asking price.
Where is the cheapest land in North Dakota?
The rural farm and ranch counties. Median asking prices are about $16,000 per acre in Mercer County, about $9,500 in Sargent County and about $4,600 in Rolette County.
How much does 5 acres cost in North Dakota?
Parcels of 5 to 10 acres have a median asking price of about $264,000 in recent market data. Sale prices are not public in North Dakota, and a sale can close below the asking price.
How long does land take to sell in North Dakota?
Land that sold in North Dakota spent an average of 195 days on the market in recent market data. Lots under 1 acre averaged 212 days, and tracts of 100 acres or more averaged 65 days.