Jamestown, ND Homes for Rent

Jamestown, known as "The Buffalo City," is an agricultural community with a population of over 15,000. The area is famous for The World's Largest Buffalo statue and its buffalo-themed attractions. Major employers include Collins Aerospace and Cavendish Farms. Real estate in Jamestown features open farmland and ranch-style houses from the 1920s to the 1950s, with properties ranging from 5,000 square feet to large acreages. The median home price is below the national average. Jamestown boasts nine public parks and the 2,095-acre Jamestown Reservoir, offering hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation. The reservoir island has a 27-hole disc golf course, and the Hillcrest Athletic Complex features an 18-hole golf course and winter sports facilities. The North American Bison Discovery Center manages two buffalo herds near Frontier Village, a historical site showcasing pioneer life. Downtown Jamestown offers shops, boutiques, and family-style restaurants with views of the reservoir shoreline. Grocery options include Hugo's Family Marketplace and Walmart Supercenter. The Jamestown Public Schools system has a high rating, with eight campuses and a student-teacher ratio of 12-to-1. The University of Jamestown is a private Christian liberal arts college. Transportation is facilitated by four major highways and the Jamestown Regional Airport. Local healthcare includes the North Dakota State Hospital and Jamestown Regional Medical Center. The senior center provides ADA-accessible transportation to Bismarck and Fargo. Jamestown is considered the Motorsports Capital of North Dakota, with racing events at Jamestown Speedway and dirt-bike events at Dakota Motocross. Crime rates are generally below the national average, with recent declines in both violent and property crimes. The area experiences humid summers and freezing winters, with an average of 46 inches of snowfall annually.