Living in East Dunseith, North Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Dunseith · Census data 2020–2024
East Dunseith has 450 residents with a median age of 25.8. The median home value is $143,800, the median rent is $456/month.
East Dunseith is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
East Dunseith at a glance
- Population
- 450
- Median age
- 25.8State: 35.9
- Median home value
- $143,800State: $249,900
- Median rent
- $456/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 34.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is East Dunseith a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 17.6%; a poverty rate of 58.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Dunseith
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Dunseith the median home value is $143,800, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $456 per month, which is 30.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in East Dunseith: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 144
- Owner-occupied
- 34.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 65.2%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 3.33
East Dunseith demographics
- Population
- 450
- Median age
- 25.8
- Under 18
- 44.2%
- 65 and older
- 9.3%
- Households
- 135
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Dunseith ›
Education in East Dunseith
8.6% of adults 25 and older in East Dunseith have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Dunseith
- Unemployment rate
- 17.6%State: 2.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 81.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.5%
East Dunseith vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Dunseith | 450 | — | $143,800 | $456 |
| Dunseith | 818 | $51,449 | — | $364 |
| Shell Valley | 1,243 | $46,786 | $90,800 | $428 |
| Belcourt | 1,547 | $90,568 | — | $846 |
| St. John | 286 | $62,750 | — | $770 |
| Green Acres | 994 | $47,679 | — | $407 |
| Rolette | 363 | $90,536 | $128,400 | $188 |
| Rolla | 1,039 | $49,219 | $151,500 | $620 |
| Bottineau | 2,205 | $65,905 | $165,000 | $840 |
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What is the average home price in East Dunseith?
The median home value in East Dunseith is $143,800, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.
How much is rent in East Dunseith?
The median gross rent in East Dunseith is $456 per month, about 30.8% of household income.
Is East Dunseith, ND a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 17.6%; a poverty rate of 58.1%.
What is the median age in East Dunseith?
The median age in East Dunseith is 25.8 years (North Dakota: 35.9).
How long is the commute in East Dunseith?
The average commute to work in East Dunseith is 21 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Dunseith?
The unemployment rate in East Dunseith is 17.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Dunseith?
8.6% of adults in East 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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