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Cost of Living in Dickinson, ND

Population 25,357 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$957
Median home value$263,700
Median household income$82,696

The median rent in Dickinson, ND is $957/month, about the same as the North Dakota median and 32% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $263,700, 21% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $82,696 a year, 8% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 13.9%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $38,280/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.2×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,333/mo

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Dickinson vs. North Dakota vs. U.S.

DickinsonNorth DakotaU.S.
Median rent$957$954$1,413
Median home value$263,700$249,900$332,700
Median household income$82,696$76,657$80,734
Homeownership rate61.0%62.9%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher31.9%32.7%35.7%
Poverty rate13.6%10.8%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.2%2.8%5.2%
Work from home4.7%8.1%15.1%
Median age33.335.938.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Dickinson, ND?

The median gross rent in Dickinson, ND is $957 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Dickinson, ND?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $38,280 a year in gross income.

Is Dickinson, ND expensive to live in?

Rent there is 32% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.2 times the median household income.

Other cities in North Dakota

Fargo, NDRent $946 · Income $66,998Bismarck, NDRent $999 · Income $78,387Grand Forks, NDRent $980 · Income $63,627Minot, NDRent $973 · Income $73,219West Fargo, NDRent $1,111 · Income $90,665Williston, NDRent $1,122 · Income $79,381

Cities with a similar cost of living

Gillette, WYRent $976 · Income $81,316Bryant, ARRent $993 · Income $83,024Northport, ALRent $982 · Income $80,913Marion, IARent $961 · Income $86,743Appleton, WIRent $1,030 · Income $80,483De Pere, WIRent $1,053 · Income $84,869

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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