Living in Ross, North Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ross · Census data 2020–2024
Ross has 156 residents with a median age of 15.9. The median household income is $83,780 (9% higher than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $180,000.
Ross is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ross at a glance
- Population
- 156
- Median age
- 15.9State: 35.9
- Median household income
- $83,780State: $76,657
- Median home value
- $180,000State: $249,900
- Homeowners
- 23.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.5%
Is Ross a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the North Dakota median; home values 28% lower than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ross
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ross the median home value is $180,000, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Ross median household income
The median household income in Ross is $83,780 and the income per person is $35,578. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).
Housing in Ross: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 147
- Owner-occupied
- 23.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 76.1%
- Vacant
- 54.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.33
54.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Ross has many vacation and second homes.
Ross demographics
- Population
- 156
- Median age
- 15.9
- Under 18
- 51.3%
- 65 and older
- 0%
- Households
- 67
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ross ›
Education in Ross
10.5% of adults 25 and older in Ross have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 7.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ross
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 2.8%
- Average commute
- —State: 18 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 86.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
Ross vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross | 156 | $83,780 | $180,000 | — |
| Stanley | 2,097 | $109,573 | $237,900 | $1,144 |
| Palermo | 129 | $36,429 | $43,300 | $1,094 |
| Powers Lake | 301 | $79,397 | $232,100 | $1,092 |
| Tioga | 1,657 | $66,181 | $199,600 | $1,092 |
| New Town | 2,721 | $52,500 | $207,600 | $851 |
| Ray | 714 | $72,031 | $227,600 | $988 |
| Parshall | 922 | $45,000 | $122,400 | $726 |
| Kenmare | 1,002 | $64,077 | $115,500 | $768 |
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What is the median household income in Ross, ND?
The median household income in Ross is $83,780, 9% 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 Ross?
The median home value in Ross is $180,000, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.
Is Ross, ND a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the North Dakota median; home values 28% lower than the state median.
What is the median age in Ross?
The median age in Ross is 15.9 years (North Dakota: 35.9).
What is the unemployment rate in Ross?
The unemployment rate in Ross is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ross?
10.5% of adults in Ross 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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