Living in Kulm, North Dakota

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

Kulm has 474 residents with a median age of 33.9. The median household income is $81,250 (6% higher than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $70,000, the median rent is $836/month.

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

Kulm at a glance

Population
474
Median age
33.9State: 35.9
Median household income
$81,250State: $76,657
Median home value
$70,000State: $249,900
Median rent
$836/moState: $954
Homeowners
84.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
Average commute
16 min

Is Kulm a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the North Dakota median; home values 72% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Kulm

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kulm the median home value is $70,000, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $836 per month, which is 17.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $878 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Kulm$70,000
North Dakota$249,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Kulm$836
North Dakota$954
United States$1,413

Kulm median household income

The median household income in Kulm is $81,250 and the income per person is $35,159. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).

Median household income

Kulm$81,250
North Dakota$76,657
United States$80,734

Housing in Kulm: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
268
Owner-occupied
84.1%
Renter-occupied
15.9%
Vacant
22.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1958
Average household size
2.29

Kulm demographics

Population
474
Median age
33.9
Under 18
31.2%
65 and older
20.7%
Households
207
Foreign-born
0.4%
Veterans
5.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White90.5%
Hispanic or Latino7.2%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Kulm

22.5% of adults 25 and older in Kulm have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 12.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Kulm22.5%
North Dakota32.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Kulm

Unemployment rate
1.2%State: 2.8%
Average commute
16 minState: 18 min
Work from home
13.1%
Drive alone
64.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
2.6%
Homes with broadband
84.5%

Kulm vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Kulm474$81,250$70,000$836
Edgeley666$50,417$110,700$572
Gackle284$56,042$85,600$519
Ashley599$42,540$58,900$711
Ellendale1,033$54,643$116,100$757
LaMoure658$71,339$151,900$922

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Living in Kulm: FAQ

What is the median household income in Kulm, ND?

The median household income in Kulm is $81,250, 6% 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 Kulm?

The median home value in Kulm is $70,000, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.

How much is rent in Kulm?

The median gross rent in Kulm is $836 per month, about 17.5% of household income.

Is Kulm, ND a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the North Dakota median; home values 72% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.

What is the median age in Kulm?

The median age in Kulm is 33.9 years (North Dakota: 35.9).

How long is the commute in Kulm?

The average commute to work in Kulm is 16 minutes; 13.1% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Kulm?

The unemployment rate in Kulm is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Kulm?

22.5% of adults in Kulm 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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