The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
| County | Housing Affordability Index | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Grand Forks County | 102 |
| 2. | Burleigh County | 121 |
| 3. | Morton County | 127 |
| 4. | Cass County | 128 |
| 5. | Ward County | 140 |
| 6. | Stark County | 144 |
| 7. | Adams County | 155 |
| 8. | Golden Valley County | 162 |
| 9. | Oliver County | 162 |
| 10. | Williams County | 170 |
| 11. | Stutsman County | 176 |
| 12. | Pierce County | 181 |
| 13. | McKenzie County | 181 |
| 14. | Bottineau County | 193 |
| 15. | McLean County | 194 |
| 16. | Barnes County | 195 |
| 17. | Dunn County | 196 |
| 18. | Divide County | 198 |
| 19. | Emmons County | 200 |
| 20. | Mountrail County | 201 |
