Most Affordable Cities in North Dakota

The cheapest cities to live in North Dakota ranked by median rent, home values, and more.

# City Median Rent Median Income Home Value Population
1 Fargo, ND $916 $66,029 $269,800 129,064
2 Minot, ND $928 $77,431 $254,400 47,922
3 Grand Forks, ND $958 $63,838 $243,300 58,882
4 Dickinson, ND $963 $76,964 $252,400 25,216
5 Bismarck, ND $992 $77,608 $291,400 74,146
6 West Fargo, ND $1,075 $96,877 $302,200 39,325
7 Williston, ND $1,106 $84,309 $262,700 27,964

Key Takeaways

  • Fargo, ND ranks #1 with a median rent of $916.
  • The top 5 cities are: Fargo, ND; Minot, ND; Grand Forks, ND; Dickinson, ND; Bismarck, ND.
  • Median household income in the #1 city is $66,029, with a population of 129,064.

Methodology

Rankings based on US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Only cities with population over 50,000 are included in national rankings. State rankings include all cities over 25,000. Data reflects the most recent available estimates.

Read our full methodologyVerify at data.census.gov