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.
| Name | County | Housing Affordability Index | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | City of Edmore | Ramsey | 350 |
| 2. | City of Fessenden | Wells | 315 |
| 3. | City of Bowbells | Burke | 309 |
| 4. | City of Rutland | Sargent | 308 |
| 5. | Shell Valley Census Designated Place | Rolette | 291 |
| 6. | City of Sherwood | Renville | 267 |
| 7. | City of Drake | McHenry | 254 |
| 8. | Green Acres Census Designated Place | Rolette | 251 |
| 9. | City of Leeds | Benson | 248 |
| 10. | City of Carson | Grant | 245 |
| 11. | City of Fordville | Walsh | 242 |
| 12. | City of Pembina | Pembina | 242 |
| 13. | City of Anamoose | McHenry | 241 |
| 14. | City of Linton | Emmons | 240 |
| 15. | City of Granville | McHenry | 239 |
| 16. | City of Aneta | Nelson | 233 |
| 17. | East Dunseith Census Designated Place | Rolette | 232 |
| 18. | City of Rolette | Rolette | 228 |
| 19. | City of Michigan City | Nelson | 226 |
| 20. | City of Hankinson | Richland | 224 |