Living in Gwinner, North Dakota

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

Gwinner has 859 residents with a median age of 31.4. The median household income is $64,250 (16% lower than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $172,100, the median rent is $906/month.

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

Gwinner at a glance

Population
859
Median age
31.4State: 35.9
Median household income
$64,250State: $76,657
Median home value
$172,100State: $249,900
Median rent
$906/moState: $954
Homeowners
50.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
Average commute
8 min

Is Gwinner a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 8 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%.

Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the North Dakota median; a poverty rate of 10.9%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Gwinner

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gwinner the median home value is $172,100, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $906 per month, which is 21.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,553 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Gwinner$172,100
North Dakota$249,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Gwinner$906
North Dakota$954
United States$1,413

Gwinner median household income

The median household income in Gwinner is $64,250 and the income per person is $39,762. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).

Median household income

Gwinner$64,250
North Dakota$76,657
United States$80,734

Housing in Gwinner: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
430
Owner-occupied
50.9%
Renter-occupied
49.1%
Vacant
4.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1996
Average household size
2.10

Gwinner demographics

Population
859
Median age
31.4
Under 18
26%
65 and older
13.5%
Households
409
Foreign-born
8%
Veterans
5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White79.2%
Hispanic or Latino4.8%
Black13.5%
Asian1.3%

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

Education in Gwinner

15.4% of adults 25 and older in Gwinner have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Gwinner15.4%
North Dakota32.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Gwinner

Unemployment rate
2.7%State: 2.8%
Average commute
8 minState: 18 min
Work from home
2.8%
Drive alone
61.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
23%
Homes with broadband
96.3%

Gwinner vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Gwinner859$64,250$172,100$906
Forman617$69,712$128,100$758
Milnor648$76,875$152,500$606
Cogswell110$60,313$47,800$521
Rutland103$66,875$75,000$469
Lisbon2,259$64,327$192,100$649
McLeod129$71,406$95,600—
Oakes1,858$67,632$159,700$843
Verona116$93,750$65,800—

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Living in Gwinner: FAQ

What is the median household income in Gwinner, ND?

The median household income in Gwinner is $64,250, 16% 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 Gwinner?

The median home value in Gwinner is $172,100, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.

How much is rent in Gwinner?

The median gross rent in Gwinner is $906 per month, about 21.9% of household income.

Is Gwinner, ND a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 8 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the North Dakota median; a poverty rate of 10.9%.

What is the median age in Gwinner?

The median age in Gwinner is 31.4 years (North Dakota: 35.9).

How long is the commute in Gwinner?

The average commute to work in Gwinner is 8 minutes; 2.8% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Gwinner?

The unemployment rate in Gwinner is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Gwinner?

15.4% of adults in Gwinner 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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