North Dakota

Cost of living, salaries, housing prices, taxes and population data for North Dakota. Official U.S. government data.

Population
779,361
Latest data · 35.7 median age
Median Household Income
$75,949
Rank #23 of 50 · 2026
Median Home Value
$241,100
$2,392/yr property tax
Salaries in North Dakota
By occupation · 20 roles
Rent in North Dakota
53 counties · current + historical
Taxes in North Dakota
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Living in North Dakota: oil, farms and the lowest unemployment

North Dakota rides oil in the Bakken, wheat and corn, and steady finance and tech employment in Fargo. Unemployment perennially ranks among the lowest anywhere, and energy booms periodically flood the west with high-paying manual work.

Housing is cheap outside boom towns, where rents spike with each cycle. Winters are severe and amenities thin beyond Fargo and Bismarck. The state suits energy workers, farmers and anyone who trades harsh weather for job security and space.

Quick answers: North Dakota

How does North Dakota rank for household income?
The median household income in North Dakota is $75,949, ranking #23 of 50 states in 2026.
What is the median home value in North Dakota?
The median home value in North Dakota is $241,100, with a median annual property tax bill of $2,392.

North Dakota vs the national average

  • Income 1% above the national median ($75,561).
  • Median home value 12% below the national median ($272,900).

County Explorer — North Dakota

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Cost of living, median income, rent, home prices and taxes in North Dakota for 2026, with county explorer and historical trends from past years to 2026.

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