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Cap Rate Analysis: Minot, ND

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Market data powered by Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) and Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) · Updated Feb 2026

Challenging for pure cash flow
Based on $260,000 median price and $990/mo median rent
Est. Cap Rate
2.55%
1% Rule
0.38%
Fails
GRM
21.9x
Price / Income
4.7x

Market Data

Median Home Price$260,000
Median Monthly Rent$990
Property Tax Rate0.98%
Population50,000
Population Growth1% / yr
Median Household Income$55,133
Vacancy Rate5.2%
Annual Appreciation2.4%

Cap Rate Calculator — Minot

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Property Details
$
$
3–8% typical
%
Monthly Expenses
0.98% rate
$
$
8–10% of rent
$
8–12% of rent
$
Cap Rate
2.13%Low
Net Operating Income ÷ Purchase Price
NOI / Year
$5,538
net operating income
Gross Rent Multiplier
21.9x
High (>15)
1% Rule
0.38%
✗ Fails
Monthly Cash Flow
$462
before debt service
Annual Breakdown
Gross Rental Income$11,880
Less Vacancy−$618
Effective Income$11,262
Less Operating Expenses−$5,724
Net Operating Income$5,538
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Cash-on-Cash Return — Minot

Factor in financing to see your actual return on invested capital in Minot.

$
$65,000
%
%
years
$
taxes + ins + maint + mgmt
$
$
Cash-on-Cash Return
-11.49%Weak
Annual Cash Flow ÷ Total Cash Invested
Total Cash Invested
$72,800
$65,000 down + $7,800 closing
Monthly Mortgage
$1,271
on $195K loan
Monthly Cash Flow
$-697
after all expenses
Annual Cash Flow
$-8,367
before taxes
Cash Flow Breakdown
Monthly Rent$990
Less Expenses−$416
Less Mortgage−$1,271
Monthly Cash Flow$-697

Is Minot a Good Place to Invest in Rental Property?

Minot, ND has a population of 50,000 and has been growing at 1% annually — roughly in line with national trends, meaning demand is stable but not exceptional. The median home price of $260,000 paired with median rents of $990/mo produces an estimated cap rate of 2.55%.

Property taxes at 0.98% fall within the national average range and shouldn't present unusual challenges. The vacancy rate of 5.2% is moderate and within normal parameters for a healthy rental market.

At a price-to-income ratio of 4.7x, homes cost about 4.7 times the local median income of $55,133. This moderate ratio indicates a balanced rent-vs-buy market. Home values have appreciated at roughly 2.4% annually. Steady appreciation means total returns will be primarily cash flow-driven — the more sustainable model for long-term wealth building.

Bottom line: At current median prices, Minot is challenging for pure cash flow investing. Consider BRRRR strategies with below-market purchases, or look at neighboring metros with stronger price-to-rent ratios.

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