Fessenden, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Wells County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
477
Population
1,084/sq mi density
$65,125
Median Income
$37,124 per capita
$73,300
Home Value
$123,278 Zillow
$605
Median Rent
28.2% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$65,125 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,300 home value, $605/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$73,300
74% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$605/mo
48% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
74.9%
15% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
345
Median year built: 1957
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$73,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$123,278
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
74.9%
Owner-Occupied
25.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$769/mo
1 Bedroom
$795/mo
2 Bedroom
$965/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,297/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,588/mo
Census median rent:
$605/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
9% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1957
Average age of housing stock: 69 years
Homeownership Rate
74.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $73,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $123,278 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $605 |
| FMR Studio | $769 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $795 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $965 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,297 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,588 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 74.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 25.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 74.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 345 |
| Median Year Built | 1957 |
| Rent Burden | 28.2% |