Housing Market in Williston
Williston's 2026 housing market runs only modestly below the national comparison figure -- and, this record discloses directly, home prices are appreciating again even as the city's population continues a modest current decline, a real, notable tension this record does not smooth over.
Exploring the idea of moving?
We can connect you with a local real estate professional who knows the area -- no pressure, just a starting point.
Learn moreA Real, But Genuinely Modest, Affordability Advantage
Redfin cited Williston's median sale price at approximately $369,799 (all home types, June 2026, up ~5.0% YoY) -- approximately 9.5% below this project's ~$408,776 national comparison figure. This is a real but genuinely MODEST advantage, distinct from the more dramatic affordability gaps cited for some other Tier A+ markets in this project's dataset (e.g. Pierre, SD's ~37% national gap).
A Real, Disclosed Tension: Rising Prices Amid a Declining Population
This record discloses a real, notable tension directly: Williston's home prices are APPRECIATING again in 2026 (Redfin's cited 5.0% YoY figure, with a separate citation from Proven Realty ND describing home values up approximately 6.6%) even as Williston's population continues a modest current decline (approximately -0.41% annually per one primary source) -- a real, disclosed signal worth flagging rather than smoothing over, plausibly reflecting continued oil-industry-driven housing demand.
A Real, Disclosed Cross-Source Spread on the Precise Appreciation Rate
This record discloses a real, small, unresolved cross-source spread directly: Redfin cited approximately 5.0% year-over-year appreciation, while a separate source (Proven Realty ND) cited approximately 6.6% -- this record treats the 5.0% Redfin figure as primary given its more direct, dated housing-market-page sourcing, but discloses the alternate citation rather than omitting it.
New Listings Are Priced Above the Closed-Sale Median
Redfin's cited median NEW listing price (approximately $400,000, across 24 new listings) runs meaningfully above the closed-sale median (~$369,799) -- a further real, disclosed signal of current price momentum in the Williston market.
Confirm a Target Property's Current, Actual Listing Price Directly
Given Williston's real, historically dramatic boom-bust price volatility and its current, real appreciation trend, buyers should confirm a specific target property's current, actual listing and recent comparable-sale data directly rather than relying on any single citywide figure cited here.
Key takeaways
- Redfin's cited median sale price (~$369,799) runs only approximately 9.5% below the ~$408,776 national comparison figure -- a real but genuinely modest advantage.
- Williston's home prices are appreciating again in 2026 (up ~5.0-6.6% YoY across two sources) even as its population continues a modest current decline -- a real, disclosed tension.
- The cited median NEW listing price (~$400,000) runs meaningfully above the closed-sale median, a further real signal of price momentum.
- Williston's housing market carries real, historically dramatic boom-bust volatility -- confirm current, address-specific data directly.
Want to know what your budget actually buys here?
Tell us a bit about what you're looking for and we'll connect you with someone local who can walk you through real numbers.
Get local guidanceRead the full Williston overview for the complete picture -- housing, taxes, climate, and who this place genuinely fits.
Planning a move?
Tell us what you're looking for and we'll connect you with a local expert who can help you make it happen.
Talk to a local expert