Living in Crosby, North Dakota

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Crosby · Census data 2020–2024

Crosby has 1,065 residents with a median age of 56.3. The median household income is $82,500 (8% higher than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $115,400, the median rent is $900/month.

Crosby is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Crosby at a glance

Population
1,065
Median age
56.3State: 35.9
Median household income
$82,500State: $76,657
Median home value
$115,400State: $249,900
Median rent
$900/moState: $954
Homeowners
69.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
11%
Average commute
9 min

Is Crosby a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the North Dakota median; home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 9 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Crosby

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Crosby the median home value is $115,400, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, which is 14.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,239 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Crosby$115,400
North Dakota$249,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Crosby$900
North Dakota$954
United States$1,413

Crosby median household income

The median household income in Crosby is $82,500 and the income per person is $46,984. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).

Median household income

Crosby$82,500
North Dakota$76,657
United States$80,734

Housing in Crosby: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
667
Owner-occupied
69.6%
Renter-occupied
30.4%
Vacant
24.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1973
Average household size
1.97

Crosby demographics

Population
1,065
Median age
56.3
Under 18
16.7%
65 and older
37%
Households
504
Foreign-born
0.8%
Veterans
12.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White88.1%
Hispanic or Latino6.3%
Black0%
Asian0.8%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Crosby ›

Education in Crosby

11% of adults 25 and older in Crosby have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Crosby11%
North Dakota32.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Crosby

Unemployment rate
2.3%State: 2.8%
Average commute
9 minState: 18 min
Work from home
3.7%
Drive alone
82.9%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
5.5%
Homes with broadband
88.7%

Crosby vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Crosby1,065$82,500$115,400$900
Noonan163$125,625$70,000—
Wildrose260$95,536$113,800—
Lignite167$77,083$93,000$581
Portal129$115,642$87,200$674
Powers Lake301$79,397$232,100$1,092
Tioga1,657$66,181$199,600$1,092
Ray714$72,031$227,600$988

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Living in Crosby: FAQ

What is the median household income in Crosby, ND?

The median household income in Crosby is $82,500, 8% higher than the North Dakota median of $76,657 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Crosby?

The median home value in Crosby is $115,400, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.

How much is rent in Crosby?

The median gross rent in Crosby is $900 per month, about 14.3% of household income.

Is Crosby, ND a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the North Dakota median; home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 9 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%.

What is the median age in Crosby?

The median age in Crosby is 56.3 years (North Dakota: 35.9).

How long is the commute in Crosby?

The average commute to work in Crosby is 9 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Crosby?

The unemployment rate in Crosby is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Crosby?

11% of adults in Crosby have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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