North Dakota 

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Population

773,344

+20.4% since 2000

Unemployment Rate

4.8%

Cost of Living

88.6 / 100

Median Home Price

$240,700

Median Income

$68,131

Comfort Index (Climate)

9.2 / 3.7

summer / winter

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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.

State: North Dakota
County: Cass, Burleigh, 53 total
Metro Area: Fargo, Bismarck, 8 total
City: Fargo, Bismarck, 1457 total
Zip Codes: 58103, 58201, 58104, 58078, 58701, 58503, 58501, 58102, 58801, 58504, 386 total
Cost of Living: -11.4% lower



Highlights

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 .

Reviews for North Dakota   9 Reviews
Great City if you love low crime and lots of work - 6/29/2023
I have lived in Bismarck for most of my life and I really do enjoy it. It does have its pitfalls being it does have very extremes when it comes to weather. Much of the... Read More

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Wood Smoke or Other Air Pollution Problems??? - 6/14/2012
Two thirds of the peope in Washington state are 24/7/365 indoor and outdoor wood burners. People have no hobbies, interests, commom sense, intelligence or compassion for... Read More

Road Conditions - 5/18/2010
Out in the middle part of North Dakota roads are poorly maintained. I have seen numerous people miss up their alignment, hurt the bottom of their car, etc. due to... Read More


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ZIP CODES IN NORTH DAKOTA
58103, 58201, 58104, 58078, 58701, 58503, 58501, 58102, 58801, 58504, 386 total

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