Living in Douglas, North Dakota

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

Douglas has 94 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $60,000 (22% lower than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $55,000.

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

Douglas at a glance

Population
94
Median age
43.3State: 35.9
Median household income
$60,000State: $76,657
Median home value
$55,000State: $249,900
Homeowners
75%
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
Average commute
13 min

Is Douglas a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.1%.

Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the North Dakota median.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Douglas

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Douglas the median home value is $55,000, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Douglas$55,000
North Dakota$249,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

North Dakota$954
United States$1,413

Douglas median household income

The median household income in Douglas is $60,000 and the income per person is $28,966. 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).

Median household income

Douglas$60,000
North Dakota$76,657
United States$80,734

Housing in Douglas: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
94
Owner-occupied
75%
Renter-occupied
25%
Vacant
66%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
2.94

66% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Douglas has many vacation and second homes.

Douglas demographics

Population
94
Median age
43.3
Under 18
24.5%
65 and older
24.5%
Households
32
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
5.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White94.7%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Douglas

14.5% of adults 25 and older in Douglas have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Douglas14.5%
North Dakota32.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Douglas

Unemployment rate
0%State: 2.8%
Average commute
13 minState: 18 min
Work from home
13.5%
Drive alone
86.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
90.6%

Douglas vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Douglas94$60,000$55,000—
Ryder100$40,313$53,300—
Max358$80,208$137,500$633
Garrison1,397$71,974$165,800$616
Benedict227$61,791$241,000—
White Shield246$68,750—$811
Pick City144$58,438$158,900$692
Plaza350$85,481$163,200$1,106
Riverdale187$73,333$222,700—

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Living in Douglas: FAQ

What is the median household income in Douglas, ND?

The median household income in Douglas is $60,000, 22% lower 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 Douglas?

The median home value in Douglas is $55,000, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.

Is Douglas, ND a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.1%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the North Dakota median.

What is the median age in Douglas?

The median age in Douglas is 43.3 years (North Dakota: 35.9).

How long is the commute in Douglas?

The average commute to work in Douglas is 13 minutes; 13.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Douglas?

The unemployment rate in Douglas is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Douglas?

14.5% of adults in Douglas 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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