Best Places to Live in North Dakota

North Dakota has a proud heritage rooted in agricultural lands and Native American culture. Visitors can explore the plains’ natural beauty through parks like Theodore Roosevelt National Park or take part in festivals such as Medora Musical which celebrates local history and traditions.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in North Dakota is 4.8% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. North Dakota jobs have decreased by 2.1%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, North Dakota's cost of living is 11.4% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare North Dakota's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

July, August and June are the most pleasant months in the state of North Dakota, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, North Dakota remained overwhelmingly Republican, 65.1% to 31.8%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

North Dakota's population is 773,344 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 13.0%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 17.1 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in North Dakota is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 6.2%.

SCHOOLS

North Dakota public schools spend $14,327 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 10.9 students per teacher in North Dakota. More Education

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Housing Market in North Dakota

It's a good time to buy in North Dakota. Home Appreciation is up 6.2% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in North Dakota is .

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MAPS OF NORTH DAKOTA

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