Living in Dunseith, North Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dunseith · Census data 2020–2024
Dunseith has 818 residents with a median age of 36.4. The median household income is $51,449 (33% lower than the North Dakota median), the median rent is $364/month.
Dunseith is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Dunseith at a glance
- Population
- 818
- Median age
- 36.4State: 35.9
- Median household income
- $51,449State: $76,657
- Median rent
- $364/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 43.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.2%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Dunseith a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the North Dakota median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Dunseith
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dunseith the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $364 per month, which is 19.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Dunseith median household income
The median household income in Dunseith is $51,449 and the income per person is $24,315. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).
Housing in Dunseith: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 333
- Owner-occupied
- 43.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 56.6%
- Vacant
- 17.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.91
Dunseith demographics
- Population
- 818
- Median age
- 36.4
- Under 18
- 36.2%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 274
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dunseith ›
Education in Dunseith
11.2% of adults 25 and older in Dunseith have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dunseith
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 2.8%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 80.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Dunseith vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunseith | 818 | $51,449 | — | $364 |
| Shell Valley | 1,243 | $46,786 | $90,800 | $428 |
| Rolette | 363 | $90,536 | $128,400 | $188 |
| Belcourt | 1,547 | $90,568 | — | $846 |
| Green Acres | 994 | $47,679 | — | $407 |
| Bottineau | 2,205 | $65,905 | $165,000 | $840 |
| Willow City | 238 | $74,375 | $64,500 | $689 |
| St. John | 286 | $62,750 | — | $770 |
| Rolla | 1,039 | $49,219 | $151,500 | $620 |
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What is the median household income in Dunseith, ND?
The median household income in Dunseith is $51,449, 33% lower than the North Dakota median of $76,657 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Dunseith?
The median gross rent in Dunseith is $364 per month, about 19.8% of household income.
Is Dunseith, ND a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the North Dakota median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
What is the median age in Dunseith?
The median age in Dunseith is 36.4 years (North Dakota: 35.9).
How long is the commute in Dunseith?
The average commute to work in Dunseith is 20 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dunseith?
The unemployment rate in Dunseith is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dunseith?
11.2% of adults in Dunseith 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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