What kinds of homes are in Watford City, ND?

Name: Types of homes in Watford City, ND, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Watford City, ND has 3,491 (±314) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

That is about 392 homes per square mile of land.

23.6% are detached single-family houses.

4.4% are in buildings of two to four units.

58.1% are in buildings of five or more units.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Housing units: 3,491 (±314)
Detached houses: 23.6%
2–4 unit buildings: 4.4%
5+ unit buildings: 58.1%

Homes in Watford City by building size

Housing units by units in structure, 2020–2024
Building type	Watford City	McKenzie County	North Dakota	United States
Single-family, detached	23.6% (±5.9 points)	46.2%	56.7%	61.3%
Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse)	8.6% (±4.2 points)	4.9%	6.3%	6.2%
2 units	0.0% (±0.7 points)	0.5%	1.9%	3.4%
3 or 4 units	4.4% (±4.4 points)	2.6%	3.3%	4.3%
5 to 9 units	5.1% (±4.1 points)	2.5%	3.8%	4.5%
10 to 19 units	5.6% (±3.5 points)	2.9%	5.1%	4.3%
20 or more units	47.4% (±6.3 points)	21.5%	16.1%	10.3%
Mobile home	5.3% (±3.1 points)	18.8%	6.6%	5.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc.	0.0% (±0.7 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%

In Watford City, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is higher than in McKenzie County (26.9%).

It is also higher than in North Dakota (25.0%).

It is higher than the national figure (19.1%).

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near Watford City

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Watford City
Place	Distance	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units	Compared with this place
Watford City	—	58.1% (±8.3 points)	—
Arnegard	8.2 mi	0.0% (±31.5 points)	Lower
Alex Township	15 mi	0.0% (±23.9 points)	Lower
Blue Butte Township	16 mi	0.0% (±75.0 points)	Not measurably different
Antelope Creek Township	17 mi	0.0% (±54.7 points)	Lower
Twin Valley Township	17 mi	0.0% (±21.0 points)	Lower
Alexander	18 mi	0.0% (±26.3 points)	Lower
Keene Township	19 mi	0.0% (±173.2 points)	Not measurably different
Grail Township	20 mi	0.0% (±43.0 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Arnegard, ND (0.0%), Alex Township, ND (0.0%), Antelope Creek Township, ND (0.0%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across McKenzie County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units
1	Watford City	58.1% (±8.3 points)
2 (tie)	Alexander	0.0% (±26.3 points)
2 (tie)	Arnegard	0.0% (±31.5 points)
2 (tie)	Alex Township	0.0% (±23.9 points)
2 (tie)	Antelope Creek Township	0.0% (±54.7 points)
2 (tie)	Blue Butte Township	0.0% (±75.0 points)
2 (tie)	Charbon Township	0.0% (±103.4 points)

Showing 7 of 17 places in McKenzie County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Watford City

How many homes are in Watford City?

Watford City, ND has an estimated 3,491 (±314) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Are most homes in Watford City houses or apartments?

23.6% are detached houses and 8.6% attached houses, while 62.5% are in buildings of two or more units.

How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in Watford City?

4.4% of homes in Watford City are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watford City city, North Dakota

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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM

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