Lake Sakakawea, ND
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Overview
Annual Rev
$26k
12 mo avg
↑20%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$191
12 mo avg
↑35%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
26 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$48
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Lake Sakakawea market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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4+
Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Avg. Zestimate
Gross yield
Supply
Amenity revenue impact
Amenity impact estimates are not available for this market yet.
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
1 bedroom (13.9 nights)
2 bedrooms (7.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (7.1 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($150)
3 bedrooms ($121)
2 bedrooms ($87)
1 bedroom ($81)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (53%)
Independent hosts (47%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Lake Sakakawea market averaged 114 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 12% from a year earlier and down 7% over two years.
An average Lake Sakakawea listing earns $25K/year. High-performing listings earn $47K, while low-performing listings earn $11K.
Median Lake Sakakawea home prices by size are 2-bedroom $183K, 3-bedroom $265K, and 4+ bedroom $311K.
Average gross yield is 9%, reaching 18% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Lake Sakakawea is 36%, producing RevPAR of $47 per available night.
3-bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 14%. They average $36K/year in revenue against a $265K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Lake Sakakawea. Minot: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations or permit requirements. Operates under general zoning and business licensing. Minimal enforcement. Williston: Lenient. No dedicated STR ordinance. Standard business license may apply. Light oversight, market-driven due to oil industry demand. Dickinson: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations beyond general business requirements. Minimal enforcement, accommodations needed for transient workers. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Lake Sakakawea Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 12% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 7%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in July and June; it is lowest in February and January.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Washing Machine (99%), Kitchen (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+43%), Internet (+32%), Pool (+28%).
Average daily rate in Lake Sakakawea is $195, up 20% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in April.
Guests in Lake Sakakawea book an average of 25 days in advance, down 17% from last year. Booking windows range from 18 days for 1-bedroom listings to 31 days for 3-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 9% higher than weekday occupancy.